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YH03 BBZ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BBZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,915 miles

various suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre to rear badly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre to rear badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,819 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 48,819 miles

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

osf tyre wall slightly perished .corrosion under vehicle. osf wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,272 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,065 miles

advise n/s/r tyre slight cracking of outer tread

Fail 21 Jan 2010 37,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,893 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YH03 BBZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YH03 BBZ, 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 YH03 BBZ registered?

YH03 BBZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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