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BD03 YPL

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YPL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 106,163 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 106,163 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 100,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sun visors missing

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and seat belts ()

Fail 10 May 2024 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts split/loose - back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sun visors missing

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and seat belts ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,073 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front speedo ring on cv jiont split

radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front speedo ring on cv jiont split

radiator in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,041 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,102 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,854 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 52,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,536 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,547 miles

washer bottle leaking

handbrake travil could be improved

offside front indicator starting to discolour

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BD03 YPL is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BD03 YPL, 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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BD03 YPL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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