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YM03 RFX

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,538 miles

front brake discs faces corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,536 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front brake discs faces corroded

offside head light5 patten poor

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,431 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 17,667 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads getting low

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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 RFX is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

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