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YR03 BWG

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,690 mi
Last recorded163,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BWG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 163,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 144,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre worn @ inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 144,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre worn @ inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,942 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,339 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 BWG is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR03 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

YR03 BWG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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