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YM03 RKU

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RKU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,458 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,097 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,096 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,761 miles

nearside rear foot and handbrakes slightly low effiency

odd makes of front tyre (and speed ratings) on front axle

offside number plate lamp slightly dim

rear number plate poor condition

sign of possible fluid? mark on offside rear brake caliper union bolt, no sign of fluid leak whren pressure applied

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,231 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES WORN./NEARSIDE FRONT DISC PADS APPROX 75% WORN.

FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE SLIGHTLY HIGH 15% MAXIMUM LIMIT 25%.

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY NEARSIDE REAR LOW .

POWER STEERING BELT EXCESSIVLY CRACKED.

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,166 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 RKU is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

YM03 RKU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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