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YM03 RFL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,249 mi
Last recorded85,249 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,249 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle lowered

Wheels have minor curbing

When raising/lowering the vehicle the rear coil springs delocate and relocate without assistance

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s/f tyre cracks appearing in sidewall.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,270 miles

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

Rear section exhaust chafing on rear axle

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,327 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,153 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 31,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,048 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 RFL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 RFL, 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

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What year was YM03 RFL registered?

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

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