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YM03 RFJ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,547 mi
Last recorded39,547 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RFJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,436 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 39,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,210 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,323 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 23,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 16,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,670 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 RFJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

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

Is YM03 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 RFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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