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YY53 UGD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,591 mi
Last recorded84,591 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UGD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,856 miles

ENGINE DAMAGE MAY HAVE ALLREADY OCCURED DUE TO LACK OF OIL AND COOLANT!

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

NO OIL ON DIP STICK

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,856 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ENGINE DAMAGE MAY HAVE ALLREADY OCCURED DUE TO LACK OF OIL AND COOLANT!

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

NO OIL ON DIP STICK

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,862 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY 18% (MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR0

light scoring and pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,862 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

IN MY OPINION THIS VEHICLE IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light scoring and pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NO BRAKE READ OUT COPY/ PRINT FAILURE

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,650 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,995 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 UGD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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