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YR03 AEG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,519 mi
Last recorded150,519 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 AEG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 150,519 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2014 150,519 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2013 145,812 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forward

exhaust back box deteriorating

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 137,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 122,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 105,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,525 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,704 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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YR03 AEG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR03 AEG, 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 YR03 AEG registered?

YR03 AEG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 AEG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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