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YD03 DVX

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 DVX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,433 miles

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

off-side front wing corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 94,582 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

off-side front wing corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,457 miles

EML on

non standard wheels + exhaust fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non standard wheels + exhaust fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

EML on

handbrake travel excessive

nsf indicator slightly insecure

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,120 miles

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

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

tread wearing uneven on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,636 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,227 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,227 miles

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

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

power steering drive belt cracking

radiator deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,924 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 34,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 22,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 DVX is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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