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AV03 YRM

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YRM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 86,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, subframes and sills

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,960 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door jam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous under body corrosion including front sub frame

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2020 79,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted x1 bolt missing and x1 bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing thin, discs are corroded & causing slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers and springs are badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing thin, discs are corroded & causing slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers and springs are badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inside of tread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inside of tread

Pass 26 May 2016 67,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 51,954 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,715 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 44,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,772 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 YRM is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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