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YY53 FPN

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FPN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,008 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,559 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,827 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,827 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 45,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,466 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 27,619 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,619 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,456 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 FPN is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

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

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