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YM03 RLY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,853 miles

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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 2 Jul 2012 87,237 miles

power cable tie straped to brake pipes/ fuel lines and also hanging on rear axle

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,237 miles

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

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

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

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

power cable tie straped to brake pipes/ fuel lines and also hanging on rear axle

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,890 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,377 miles

front wiper blades smering slightly.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

small chip in windscreen. [offside front]

Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,377 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smering slightly.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

small chip in windscreen. [offside front]

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,689 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 RLY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

YM03 RLY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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