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YY53 JWF

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 JWF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,176 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,504 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 44,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 41,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 37,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 30,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,678 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 JWF is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

YY53 JWF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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