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YF03 GCR

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GCR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,609 miles

Exhaust system noisey but not in excess

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,609 miles

Exhaust system noisey but not in excess

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,689 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge/close to legal limit

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 62,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge/close to legal limit

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,218 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,651 miles

N/S H/LIGHT PATTERN S/DISTORTED

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,889 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,407 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,169 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 7,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 GCR is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GCR, 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 GCR registered?

YF03 GCR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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