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YB03 WFS

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,797 mi
Last recorded118,797 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WFS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,239 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,974 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,982 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,982 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,723 miles

Exhaust center + rear in poor condition

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 85,719 miles

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)

Exhaust center + rear in poor condition

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 80,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,800 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,708 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 WFS is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel 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 YB03 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

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

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