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YL03 OVR

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,447 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 71,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,841 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,005 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 49,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 41,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,717 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,003 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,637 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 12,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,017 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 9,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 OVR is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

YL03 OVR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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