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YM03 NVR

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,008 mi
Last recorded79,008 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 NVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,998 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,415 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,869 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 19,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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YM03 NVR is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YM03 NVR, 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 YM03 NVR registered?

YM03 NVR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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