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YL03 BJZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underseal applied full underbody and all suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2025 101,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle covered in black substance unable to inspect brake pipes correctly and suspension components

Pass 23 May 2024 100,337 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 17 May 2024 100,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,222 miles

vehicle under side undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2023 97,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle under side undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,180 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 95,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 78,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,104 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 47,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,988 miles

Offside front body structure slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,243 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,416 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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YL03 BJZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YL03 BJZ, 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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What year was YL03 BJZ registered?

YL03 BJZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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