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YF03 URS

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,334 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,334 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,765 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,605 miles

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

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

hand brake adjustment on limit advise adjusting

n/s/r tyre wall cracking up

Pass 28 May 2009 43,618 miles

offside wiperarm/spindle worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front inner door handle insecure

nearside rear tyre deep cracking in tread

Pass 22 May 2008 33,656 miles

Oil leak

both front blades split/slight smearing of screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2008 33,654 miles

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

Oil leak

both front blades split/slight smearing of screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2007 23,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f interior door handle damaged/still operating ok

o/s/f tyre tread-scrubbing edges

slight twist in n/s/r flexy

Fail 30 May 2007 23,148 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f interior door handle damaged/still operating ok

n/s/f tyre tread worn/scrubbing edges †o/s/f tyre tread-scrubbing edges

slight twist in n/s/r flexy

Pass 26 May 2006 14,737 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 14,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 URS is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

YF03 URS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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