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YF03 HTA

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 133,232 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 133,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 126,247 miles

Oil leak

screen slighty markedi in A and B ZONE

Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,247 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

screen slighty markedi in A and B ZONE

Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,348 miles

parking lever slighitly high

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,345 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 116,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 110,905 miles

high-level brake lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2012 110,904 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high-level brake lamp not working

Fail 24 Feb 2011 102,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,429 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,708 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,650 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 68,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f seat dose till

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,650 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 57,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 HTA is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

YF03 HTA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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