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BD03 YTC

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YTC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 118,346 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 118,346 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,522 miles

Central Front Lower engine stabiliser bush worn

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 110,522 miles

Central Front Lower engine stabiliser bush worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,610 miles

1) ENGINE STABILISER BUSH DETERIORATING.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2014 90,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2014 90,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,966 miles

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

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

engine steady bar worn not excessive

rear wiper blde rubber missing

slight oil leak from engine

slight weepage from o/s cv joint

Pass 22 May 2012 74,999 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed/tread cracking

Fail 21 May 2012 74,999 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed/tread cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,350 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre, sidewall scuffed

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,141 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 51,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,709 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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BD03 YTC is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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