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YY53 GPZ

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GPZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,602 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,909 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,406 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 68,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,871 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,039 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 49,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,715 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,715 miles

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

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 GPZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

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

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