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YX53 WGP

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WGP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 60,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,300 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn intermittant,works only in certain positions

offside front wing damaged

plastic sills fitted, unable to fully inspect body

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,300 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn intermittant,works only in certain positions

offside front wing damaged

plastic sills fitted, unable to fully inspect body

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 53,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,991 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 WGP is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

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

Is YX53 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 WGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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