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YE03 YJS

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,263 mi
Last recorded54,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,263 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant bottle cap is missing

Exhaust rear silencer is damaged

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not exposing cords, also worn close to 1.6mm

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 54,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant bottle cap is missing

Exhaust rear silencer is damaged

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not exposing cords, also worn close to 1.6mm

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,912 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,912 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,393 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre has cut outer wall

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,333 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,354 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 35,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,796 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 30,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,716 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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YE03 YJS is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE03 YJS, 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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YE03 YJS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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