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YY52 YVA

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 109,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,416 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f ind lens cracked no white light time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,501 miles

Offside front tyre pressure is very low

Nearside front tyre,inner sidewall has a cut in it ,But this is not deep enough to fail test

Fail 3 Aug 2009 92,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre pressure is very low

Nearside front tyre,inner sidewall has a cut in it ,But this is not deep enough to fail test

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,901 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 61,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 YVA is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

YY52 YVA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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