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YJ03 DMD

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DMD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,332 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,727 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 72,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,002 miles

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

both sides rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,633 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 55,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 43,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,686 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 DMD is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DMD, 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 YJ03 DMD registered?

YJ03 DMD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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