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YY52 YMC

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,117 mi
Last recorded56,117 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YMC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,117 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,466 miles

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

Nearside front abs ring corroded.

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

Offside front brake binding.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,398 miles

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,398 miles

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,380 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,685 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,208 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 YMC is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

YY52 YMC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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