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SJ53 YVE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YVE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 108,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,944 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

rear service brake application is low

Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light is on

rear service brake application is low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,606 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front wiper blades torn

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,606 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front wiper blades torn

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 43,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cut in offsdie rear trye tread.

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,932 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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SJ53 YVE 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 61.5%.

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 SJ53 YVE, 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 SJ53 YVE registered?

SJ53 YVE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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