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YD03 AAF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 AAF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 102,110 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 102,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 100,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,842 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 91,532 miles

Advise Clutch pedal rubber missing

Bottom bumper trim loose and rattleing

Engine radiator deteriorated and showing signs of leaking

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to tilt passenger side front seat

Fail 19 May 2012 91,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise Clutch pedal rubber missing

Bottom bumper trim loose and rattleing

Engine radiator deteriorated and showing signs of leaking

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to tilt passenger side front seat

Pass 18 May 2011 80,490 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 May 2011 80,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 May 2010 69,025 miles

Auxillary (alternator) belt cracking

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Clutch pedal rubber missing, brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Different size tyres fitted front and rear, 205/55R16 fitted to front, 205/50R16 fitted to rear

Drivers seat coming apart

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing/deteriorated (5 years old)

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 15 May 2010 69,025 miles

Auxillary (alternator) belt cracking

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Clutch pedal rubber missing, brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Different size tyres fitted front and rear, 205/55R16 fitted to front, 205/50R16 fitted to rear

Drivers seat coming apart

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre perishing/deteriorated (5 years old)

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 11 May 2009 58,261 miles

Both front wiper smearing slightly

Different size tyres front and rear, 205/50V16-rear, 205/55V16-front

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

Horn becoming faulty

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

Oil close to minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 9 May 2009 58,261 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both front wiper smearing slightly

Different size tyres front and rear, 205/50V16-rear, 205/55V16-front

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

Horn becoming faulty

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

Oil close to minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 3 May 2008 45,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 45,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen. rear wiper blade split

front grill insecure

offside front door trim insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 32,366 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated, but not worn smooth

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish, also slight damage to outer sidewall area

Small pin sized nail in nearside front tyre inner shoulder area

Fail 10 May 2007 32,364 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated on dash at time of test

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish, also slight damage to outer sidewall area

Small pin size nail in nearside front tyre inner shoulder area

Pass 10 May 2006 25,982 miles

Boot floor not assesed fully due to boot being full (inside)

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Nearside headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly, affecting headlamp beam image

Offside rear tyre has a screw in inside shoulder

Oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

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

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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YD03 AAF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YD03 AAF, 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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YD03 AAF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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