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YF03 ZTN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,511 mi
Last recorded108,511 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZTN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,511 miles

cover on engine and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 108,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cover on engine and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

COVER ON ENGINE AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Aug 2015 94,138 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 94,138 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 78,535 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZTN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

YF03 ZTN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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