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YK03 ADJ

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ADJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,168 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 75,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,315 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,834 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 58,829 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,578 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 49,576 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,791 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,536 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,615 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 22,035 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 19,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,380 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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YK03 ADJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK03 ADJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK03 ADJ registered?

YK03 ADJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YK03 ADJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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