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YM03 RGV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RGV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slight judder

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

non standard exhaust fitted

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slight judder

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

non standard exhaust fitted

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,085 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section corroded

non standard rear exhaust fitted

non standard springs fitted front and rear

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Fail 24 Sep 2014 84,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section corroded

non standard rear exhaust fitted

non standard springs fitted front and rear

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge and slight cracks in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,966 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 59,966 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 50,076 miles

plastic sill covers fitted to o/s n/s

Pass 25 May 2010 41,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,712 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 31,710 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 21,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,019 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 RGV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

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

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