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YM03 RFZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,794 miles

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,389 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear joint

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Slight weap steering rack

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 92,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear joint

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Slight weap steering rack

Underside corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 90,321 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 78,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 78,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 78,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,478 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 74,472 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 70,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

coolant stains on radiator

Pass 20 May 2010 64,233 miles

Both Outer Driveshaft GAitors Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Front EXhaust Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Radiator In Poor Condition

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,905 miles

both front tyres worn low advise replacment

both outer cv boot perishing

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn low advise replacment

both outer cv boot perishing

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,374 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 34,374 miles

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

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

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 RFZ 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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

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