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YB03 WFX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,250 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 109,250 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s/r (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,431 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,709 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 71,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,715 miles

both rear tyres small cuts in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,748 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,972 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,972 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,396 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 WFX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

YB03 WFX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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