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YB03 YKY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,918 mi
Last recorded94,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YKY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,918 miles

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

nearside front ABS ring broken.

offside front seat quick fold defective.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front ABS ring broken.

offside front seat quick fold defective.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,117 miles

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

accident damage to offside

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,395 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,800 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,088 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 21,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YKY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 YKY registered?

YB03 YKY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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