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YE03 ZFW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,724 mi
Last recorded125,724 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 ZFW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,010 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,239 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on tread area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear tyre has slight cuts inner wall

Fail 2 Aug 2011 90,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear tyre has slight cuts inner wall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,225 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,610 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front wipers poor

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

front wipers poor

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,814 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 26,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door restricted opening due to accident damage

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 ZFW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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