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YJ03 DLH

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,832 mi
Last recorded110,832 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DLH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,832 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 110,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,035 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,006 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,201 miles

Both front macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachment

Rear brake readings low

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 97,201 miles

Both front macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake readings low

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,681 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 95,677 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipe front to rear showing corrosion

rear tyres showing cracks due to age

Fail 17 Sep 2016 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipe front to rear showing corrosion

rear tyres showing cracks due to age

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,328 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,101 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 50,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,881 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,135 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,122 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,671 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 19,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,943 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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YJ03 DLH is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YJ03 DLH, 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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YJ03 DLH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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