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YJ03 DNG

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,275 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,025 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,449 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 109,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust mounting deteriated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 12 May 2011 72,028 miles

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

advise middle and rear exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate and split

Fail 12 May 2011 72,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise middle and rear exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate and split

Pass 13 May 2010 66,660 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 66,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,854 miles

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,452 miles

Unable to check near side rear and center seat belts child seat fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,609 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 DNG is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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