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YM03 RFN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,586 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,750 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,083 miles

off side and nearside rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,081 miles

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

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

off side and nearside rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,607 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,082 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,759 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,148 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 RFN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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