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YD03 UYA

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 UYA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,612 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

front discs have corroded surfaces

Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,371 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

front discs have corroded surfaces

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,943 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,603 miles

handbrake travel

offside wiper torn

steering feels notchy on lock to lock checks

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside wiper torn

steering feels notchy on lock to lock checks

Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,987 miles

offside front tyre low on tread inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,987 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre low on tread inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,594 miles

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

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

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 UYA is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UYA, 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 YD03 UYA registered?

YD03 UYA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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