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YX53 WGU

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,543 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 131,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 121,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre has cut in side wall NOT showing cords

Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre has cut in side wall NOT showing cords

Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,418 miles

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 90,415 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

engine warning light on

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,532 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front and rear registration plates have car shadow effect behind registration figures

Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front and rear registration plates have car shadow effect behind registration figures

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,695 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 65,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise one front to rear brake pipe clip requires replcement

headlamp at offside slightly brighter on dip beam

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WGU is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WGU, 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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What year was YX53 WGU registered?

YX53 WGU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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