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YF03 EEL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EEL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes as covered in grease.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes as covered in grease.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 107,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,116 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,811 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 51,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,952 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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YF03 EEL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 YF03 EEL, 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 YF03 EEL registered?

YF03 EEL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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