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YK03 BTN

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,273 mi
Last recorded64,273 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BTN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,273 miles

Nearside and o/s cv gaitors deteriorated.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 60,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,513 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 59,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 58,559 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 58,559 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 57,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 53,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,254 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 BTN is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YK03 BTN, 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 BTN registered?

YK03 BTN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YK03 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 BTN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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