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AF53 YEY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YEY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,112 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front cv gaitors starting to crack

n/s front steering rack arm damp with oil around gaitor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,471 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,412 miles

1.rear tyres signs of cracking

2.engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,388 miles

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

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

2.engine management light on

1.rear tyres signs of cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,289 miles

1.front washers poor †2.rear tyres signs of cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,289 miles

1.front washers poor †2.rear tyres signs of cracking

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,577 miles

engine oil leak from oil filter

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 YEY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF53 YEY, 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 YEY registered?

AF53 YEY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 YEY safe to buy?

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