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YB03 WFL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WFL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,377 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 118,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 118,365 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel has a largeamount of travel (either air in system or caliper seized?) (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer is split (at front end) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NSR and OSR brake efforts are too low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both steering rack boots split and completely detatched (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DANGEROUS!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leaking (front panel area, below oil filter)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR are visibly worn, but no excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR inner sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,236 miles

Crack in OS centre lower screen, but not (yet ) in drivers view

NSF seat will not lean forwards, but still securely latched in position

Power steering fluid has been overfilled

Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,236 miles

Crack in OS centre lower screen, but not (yet ) in drivers view

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

NSF seat will not lean forwards, but still securely latched in position

Power steering fluid has been overfilled

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,363 miles

Corrosion to; engine bay cross reinforcing bar,rear inner sills & rear suspension items.

Engine M.I.L.on.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 75,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at pipe & hose joint. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to; engine bay cross reinforcing bar,rear inner sills & rear suspension items.

Engine M.I.L.on.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,062 miles

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,216 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,728 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,978 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

offside front wheel slight bind

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2007 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has cracking in between the treads.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear engine mount /torque take up arm has excessive movement

Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,347 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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YB03 WFL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB03 WFL, 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 YB03 WFL registered?

YB03 WFL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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