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YP03 HBY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 HBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,892 miles

engine oil low..

offside front brake pads on or around 2mm..

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear..

offside front tyre on 1.9mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread pattern..

offside rear shocker damp..

oil leaks on gearbox..

power steering belt slightly cracked..

rear exhaust corroded..

sweat leak on power streeing rack

Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil low..

offside front brake pads on or around 2mm..

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear..

offside front tyre on 1.9mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread pattern..

offside rear shocker damp..

oil leaks on gearbox..

power steering belt slightly cracked..

rear exhaust corroded..

sweat leak on power streeing rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,500 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

scuff on front bumper

Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

scuff on front bumper

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,361 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 71,021 miles

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

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front disc slightly warped

Pass 17 May 2007 59,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 59,455 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 46,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,246 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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YP03 HBY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YP03 HBY, 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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YP03 HBY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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