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YB03 YKZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see all pads

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,206 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear brake disc corroding

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 5,701 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,984 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 YKZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

YB03 YKZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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