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YR03 HKL

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,728 mi
Last recorded51,728 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HKL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,728 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

inner sills corroding

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

rear sills corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,396 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner sills corroding

o/s rear sill corroding

some underbody rust

Fail 10 Apr 2013 30,887 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s sill corroding

some underbody rust

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,887 miles

o/s sill corroding

some underbody rust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,188 miles

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

inner sills corroding

n/s rear sill rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,706 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 22,653 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,285 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 17,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,107 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 14,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,654 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel tank rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2007 11,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel tank rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,852 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 HKL is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

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

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