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YH03 YZP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,081 mi
Last recorded103,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,853 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,853 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,791 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 55,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,187 miles

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 YZP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

YH03 YZP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 YZP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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