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WV03 JJY

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 JJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2013 74,029 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust rusty

damage on rear of vechile

Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,029 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

damage on rear of vechile

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 72,310 miles

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

O/S/F seat base insecure

O/S/R vehicle damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2013 72,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F seat base insecure

O/S/R vehicle damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 64,855 miles

Coolant level very low

Drivebelt (alt) in poor condition

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 57,139 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 54,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 54,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,695 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 44,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr & nsr tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2008 34,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,909 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,591 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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WV03 JJY is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WV03 JJY, 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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What year was WV03 JJY registered?

WV03 JJY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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