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YR03 FRC

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FRC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 78,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front seat not tilting

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front seat not tilting

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,604 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 54,004 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 54,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,313 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine malfuction light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine malfuction light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,215 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,196 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,082 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 FRC is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol 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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

YR03 FRC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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