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AY03 YNV

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,643 mi
Last recorded146,643 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YNV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 146,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front exhaust flex breaing ,system corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 146,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front exhaust flex breaing ,system corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 137,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2013 137,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 126,012 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 126,012 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 116,505 miles

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

adv both front & o/s/r tyres low

n/s/f cv boot perrishing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 105,708 miles

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

off side rear tyre getting low 205/50/16

Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre getting low 205/50/16

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,993 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,768 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 60,768 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,944 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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AY03 YNV is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY03 YNV, 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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AY03 YNV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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