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YJ52 YFC

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,053 mi
Last recorded109,053 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,053 miles

Oil leak

auxilliary belt deteriorating

misting of oil on power steering rack

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

auxilliary belt deteriorating

misting of oil on power steering rack

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,353 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 105,345 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 89,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,639 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 79,551 miles

cracks developing nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2009 79,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

cracks developing nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,773 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,380 miles

nearside [ passenger ] wiper blade starting to split but still clearing the windscreen effectively when wet

offside front tyre on wear indicators on central 3/4 breadth of tread but under legal limit of tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,437 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 48,437 miles

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

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

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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YJ52 YFC is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ52 YFC, 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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YJ52 YFC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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