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YR03 ETL

2003 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ETL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 85,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,056 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,191 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front n/s brake pads starting to wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2007 26,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,333 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 ETL is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

YR03 ETL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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