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YY53 FEK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FEK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,204 miles

o/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,440 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 36,359 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,479 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 FEK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

YY53 FEK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YY53 FEK safe to buy?

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