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YY53 FPK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FPK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 115,746 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,085 miles

front trye on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,426 miles

both front seats can not be tillted forward to allow access for rear seat passengers as they should do

Fail 24 Sep 2007 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seats can not be tillted forward to allow access for rear seat passengers as they should do

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,077 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 53,031 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 FPK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

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

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