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YL03 OWY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,724 mi
Last recorded156,724 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 156,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 156,714 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 140,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,942 miles

has slight crack on windscreen lower

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,696 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 84,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,353 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,581 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,581 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,914 miles

N/S/R brake hose not aligned very well

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers leave smear

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,914 miles

N/S/R brake hose not aligned very well

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers leave smear

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,295 miles

N/s/front tyre uneven wear outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,294 miles

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

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

N/s/front tyre uneven wear outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,826 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,069 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,437 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 OWY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

YL03 OWY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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