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YY53 HHL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HHL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 90,955 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres close to legal limit and cracking on tread and shoulders

brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges close to limit

rear discs wearing and corroding on edges

rear section brake pipes corroding

some wear and play in steering system

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres close to legal limit and cracking on tread and shoulders

brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges close to limit

rear discs wearing and corroding on edges

rear section brake pipes corroding

some wear and play in steering system

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,104 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

r/ discs corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

r/ discs corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,129 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,353 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 HHL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 HHL, 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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YY53 HHL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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