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YL03 OVX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,450 mi
Last recorded102,450 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 102,450 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 94,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2017 94,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,970 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

surface rust noted on chassis and floor

Fail 24 May 2016 89,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

surface rust noted on chassis and floor

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,740 miles

rear suspension bushes slight play

surface rust noted on inner sills front link arms slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension bushes slight play

surface rust noted on inner sills front link arms slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,998 miles

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

nearside front a.b.s phonic wheel broke

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

nearside front a.b.s phonic wheel broke

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,450 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,446 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2007 28,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,155 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 OVX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

YL03 OVX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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