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YF03 EGJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EGJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,615 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,513 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall, needs changing asap, centre rear seat belt missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,522 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advise engine light on

advise rear offside tyre splitting around tread

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,306 miles

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

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

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

engine low on oil ...top-up

nearside front steering rack boot has misting of oil

offside front seat has slight fault

small cut on side wall..nearside rear

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,642 miles

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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YF03 EGJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF03 EGJ, 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 YF03 EGJ registered?

YF03 EGJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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