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BD03 YSM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YSM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,004 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded

Offside front fog light inop and lens is cracked

Offside mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,004 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded

Offside front fog light inop and lens is cracked

Offside mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,908 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 84,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,404 miles

Offside Front door mirror cracked

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,354 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake service

near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side front tyre outer wall

sill backings corroded

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,354 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake service

near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side front tyre outer wall

sill backings corroded

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,216 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 63,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,065 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,860 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,940 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,692 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 16,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YSM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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