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YC03 ODG

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,499 mi
Last recorded37,499 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ODG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,704 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,914 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Exhaust bracket corroded.

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,798 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 23,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 22,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

srs light on.

Pass 16 May 2011 20,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,326 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,214 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,790 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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YC03 ODG 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 78.6%.

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 YC03 ODG, 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 YC03 ODG registered?

YC03 ODG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is YC03 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 ODG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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