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YE03 UGX

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,206 mi
Last recorded80,206 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 80,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 80,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 73,350 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,595 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 69,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,929 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 66,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 50,539 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,539 miles

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

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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YE03 UGX is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE03 UGX, 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 YE03 UGX registered?

YE03 UGX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is YE03 UGX safe to buy?

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