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YF03 HTC

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,596 mi
Last recorded112,596 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,862 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,332 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer rear seal has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,136 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 91,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,645 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear/centre exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 77,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REARS (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear/centre exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,869 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2013 63,437 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 20,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 20,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 15,796 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 15,796 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

very little reserve h/brake lever travel

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 HTC is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HTC, 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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YF03 HTC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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