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YJ03 WGT

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 WGT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,072 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 57,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer broken (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 53,528 miles

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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)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 53,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,106 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,106 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high unable to complete emissions test (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,491 miles

n/s front brake disce slightly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake disce slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,348 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 40,384 miles

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,231 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2007 14,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,304 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WGT is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 WGT, 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 WGT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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