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YL03 FCY

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FCY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,320 miles

Engine is leaking oil.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine is leaking oil.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,249 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,172 miles

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

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

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

Both front seats wont till forward to gain access to rear

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s steering rack has slight oil residue around gator

Fail 11 Jun 2011 72,714 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,714 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,530 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2009 54,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 54,043 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 35,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,803 miles

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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YL03 FCY 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 53.3%.

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 YL03 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

YL03 FCY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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