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YY53 HHN

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HHN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,277 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 120,704 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 120,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,632 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,319 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,235 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,657 miles

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

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 HHN is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN registered?

YY53 HHN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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