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YY52 YLZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,928 mi
Last recorded61,928 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YLZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,425 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,518 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,952 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 YLZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

YY52 YLZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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