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YY53 OVM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,307 miles

offside front wiper blade is split

Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,925 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen Wipers Only Operating On Second Speed.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,084 miles

Spare tyre defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen Wipers Only Operating On Second Speed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,095 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 OVM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

YY53 OVM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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