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YB03 YKV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YKV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,949 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,514 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 10 Aug 2015 96,514 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

power steering rack damp

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,847 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front tyre sizes differ from rear

Fail 11 Aug 2014 91,837 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front tyre sizes differ from rear

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,375 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 76,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 76,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,332 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,856 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 58,856 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 YKV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 YB03 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

YB03 YKV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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