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YM03 RBY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 100,447 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 96,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 96,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,747 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 83,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,599 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,599 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 58,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,023 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 RBY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

YM03 RBY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is YM03 RBY safe to buy?

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