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YM03 OEY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 OEY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 102,550 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,338 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracked and perrished

Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly perrished

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 88,074 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 88,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,125 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank rusting

n/s/f lower ball joint securing nut only just cover thread

n/s/r inner plastic arch is slightly rubbing on tyre

o/s/f seat wearing

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f seat foam base is insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

front exhaust shield loose

fuel tank rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,206 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,158 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 508,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,806 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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YM03 OEY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YM03 OEY, 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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YM03 OEY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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