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YX53 UTM

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UTM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,600 miles

slight water leak

Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r Back plate corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,971 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,958 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears full length (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,503 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 70,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 64,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills covered

front brake pads worn low

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

noise from rear brakes

o/s front tyre pressure low

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight travel on parking brake lever

surface cracks on both front driveshafts, outer c.v. gaitors

unable to open boot, but areas checked through back seats

wear and heavy corrosion on rear brake discs

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,377 miles

both outer sills covered

front brake pads worn low

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

noise from rear brakes

o/s front tyre pressure low

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight travel on parking brake lever

surface cracks on both front driveshafts, outer c.v. gaitors

unable to open boot, but areas checked through back seats

wear and heavy corrosion on rear brake discs

wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,148 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,660 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,660 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,098 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded. nsf abs ring broken. rear brake efficiency just achieved

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,546 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,094 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YX53 UTM is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 UTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX53 UTM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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