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AO03 YVR

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front ABS rings (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,124 miles

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

Wipers deteriorating

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front ABS rings (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,856 miles

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

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

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

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,856 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,887 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,887 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,239 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 35,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,239 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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AO03 YVR is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO03 YVR, 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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AO03 YVR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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