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YY52 YHZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YHZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,171 miles

COMPERTITION TYRES FITTED

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

COMPERTITION TYRES FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,430 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,278 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split. rear brake pipes showing corrosion. slight leaks exhaust joint. lowering springs fitted. nearside front reluctor ring broken

offside door panel loose. offside rear wheel arch corroded. oil level low. park brake lever travel. power steering pipes damp

offside front steering rack boot contaminated. nearside front tyre wall scuffed. all wheel rims damaged. front engine mounting loose.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split. rear brake pipes showing corrosion. slight leaks exhaust joint. lowering springs fitted. nearside front reluctor ring broken

offside door panel loose. offside rear wheel arch corroded. oil level low. park brake lever travel. power steering pipes damp

offside front steering rack boot contaminated. nearside front tyre wall scuffed. all wheel rims damaged. front engine mounting loose.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,779 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 YHZ 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 YY52 YHZ, 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 YY52 YHZ registered?

YY52 YHZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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