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YY53 AYW

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AYW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 57,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,624 miles

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

slight cracking in power steering drive belt

Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking in power steering drive belt

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,213 miles

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

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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YY53 AYW is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY53 AYW, 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 YY53 AYW registered?

YY53 AYW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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