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YM03 RKJ

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,045 mi
Last recorded138,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RKJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,045 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted+sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 130,313 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi poor in condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2013 124,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi poor in condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,015 miles

battery insecure

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

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

both rear axel bushes have slight play

lowering kit fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

battery insecure

both rear axel bushes have slight play

lowering kit fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,536 miles

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

Oil leak

lowering kit fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,812 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,768 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 60,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

srs light on

Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

srs light on

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,148 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres are worn to the limit on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2007 39,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

all tyres are worn to the limit on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,525 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 RKJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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