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AF53 UYP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UYP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,231 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 50,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,525 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,465 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,465 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,424 miles

1.very slight bind on o/s front brake †2.rear tyres worn very low on tread n/s just on limit †3.chip in windscreen †4.very long handbrake travel †5.rear exhasut corroded and poor and has as slight blow †

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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AF53 UYP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AF53 UYP, 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 AF53 UYP registered?

AF53 UYP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AF53 UYP safe to buy?

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