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YY53 DXK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DXK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,173 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,344 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 84,995 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 66,642 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,289 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,601 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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YY53 DXK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YY53 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

YY53 DXK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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