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YY52 WBK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WBK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 79,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,811 miles

osr tyre splitting on inner wall

windscreen chipped b zone centre of the screen

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,422 miles

oil leak

osr and nsf brakes binding, osr pad getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,422 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

oil leak

osr and nsf brakes binding, osr pad getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,861 miles

both rear brakes binding borderline

centre exhaust section as a slight blow

windscreen chipped centre of screen

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,858 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding borderline

centre exhaust section as a slight blow

windscreen chipped centre of screen

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,267 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside @ offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,267 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside @ offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 7,172 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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YY52 WBK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY52 WBK, 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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YY52 WBK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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