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YM03 REU

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,589 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,250 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,219 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,030 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirment deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,030 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirment deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age

Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front, rear and nearside rear tyre walls cracking.

Park brake lever nearing end of working travel.

Unable to check outer sills (plastic covers fitted).

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,592 miles

Offside front, rear and nearside rear tyre walls cracking.

Park brake lever nearing end of working travel.

Unable to check outer sills (plastic covers fitted).

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,033 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,465 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 REU 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 71.4%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

YM03 REU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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