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YX53 WBT

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,614 mi
Last recorded50,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WBT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 26,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,750 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 18,750 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 WBT is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 WBT registered?

YX53 WBT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YX53 WBT safe to buy?

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