CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM03 OFS

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,025 mi
Last recorded74,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 OFS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 74,025 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,288 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish/sidewall cracking due to age

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres slightly perished between the tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,897 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM03 OFS is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFS, 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

How do I check the history of YM03 OFS?

You can check the full history of YM03 OFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM03 OFS registered?

YM03 OFS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is YM03 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 OFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM03 OFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM03 OFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.