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YL03 OWV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,677 mi
Last recorded59,677 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OWV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,677 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,048 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,438 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 53,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust flexi detereorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,438 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,206 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,206 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 38,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,928 miles

offside front shocker spring mount plate slight turning play may need attention in future.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 17,690 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OWV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OWV, 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 YL03 OWV registered?

YL03 OWV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 OWV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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