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YY52 YJJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,895 mi
Last recorded143,895 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,895 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 132,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 115,379 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,276 miles

Front exhaust corroded

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 109,655 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

Fail 9 May 2016 109,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2015 102,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant level low

engine management light on

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 19 May 2014 94,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 94,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2013 85,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

drivers rear tyre fun flat damage

engine management light on

Fail 9 May 2013 85,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

drivers rear tyre fun flat damage

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2012 76,330 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 76,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre showing signs of run flat damage to the inner shoulder

Pass 13 May 2011 68,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 62,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 51,138 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 51,134 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nsf seat wont tilt

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

poss head gasket starting to fail

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,240 miles

ABS ring fitted nearside front drive shaft - ABS not fitted on vehicle [no fault with brakes]

suspect slow puncture nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2007 43,240 miles

ABS ring fitted nearside front drive shaft - ABS not fitted on vehicle [no fault with brakes]

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

suspect slow puncture nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,072 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 YJJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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