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YD03 DWF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 DWF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,005 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,004 miles

Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,968 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,967 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,314 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,629 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,676 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2009 48,676 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,173 miles

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

Wipers worn

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,553 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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YD03 DWF is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD03 DWF, 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 YD03 DWF registered?

YD03 DWF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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