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YY53 MDO

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,731 mi
Last recorded49,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MDO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,163 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 44,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,902 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,345 miles

both o/s tyres low on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2007 23,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both o/s tyres low on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,858 miles

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

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 MDO is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 MDO registered?

YY53 MDO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is YY53 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 MDO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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