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YY53 OVV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,151 mi
Last recorded99,151 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OVV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,151 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,839 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,839 miles

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

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

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

emmissions not tested readings to high

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished between tread.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished between tread.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 77,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished between tread.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre perished between tread.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,514 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 71,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,506 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust box.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2010 65,506 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust box.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,337 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,657 miles

Child seat fitted but not strapped in, so tested carried out on rear seat belt.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,014 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 OVV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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