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AV03 YHS

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,139 mi
Last recorded102,139 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YHS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 102,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,944 miles

o/s/f brake flexi insucure

Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f brake flexi insucure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine warning light is on

Pass 19 May 2011 78,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has slight cuts

offside rear tyre inner side wall has slight cuts

Fail 12 May 2011 78,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has slight cuts

offside rear tyre inner side wall has slight cuts

Pass 7 May 2010 70,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,377 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 46,876 miles

drivers seat backrest will not move to allow acess to rear seats

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,363 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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AV03 YHS 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 76.9%.

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 AV03 YHS, 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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AV03 YHS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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