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YY53 DXJ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,086 mi
Last recorded53,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,240 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

n/s rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,240 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

n/s rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,701 miles

tyres marked on sidwalls (not to cords)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 30,701 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

tyres marked on sidwalls (not to cords)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,012 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DXJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY53 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

YY53 DXJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is YY53 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 DXJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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