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YR03 HKY

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HKY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,359 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front exhaust flexi poor

Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front exhaust flexi poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,947 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,938 miles

Both front outer CV gaitors perishing

Brake pedal spongey

Brake pipes at master cylinder slightly damp but no leak found

Exhausy flexi deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2015 74,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front outer CV gaitors perishing

Brake pedal spongey

Brake pipes at master cylinder slightly damp but no leak found

Exhausy flexi deteriorating

Rear exhaust box deteriorating and tail pipe corroded away

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,453 miles

Battery insecure (Testable item from April)

Bonnet stay resting on the exhaust manifold

wiper blade condition poor

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,213 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight dampness nearside dront steering rack gaiter

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,213 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight dampness nearside dront steering rack gaiter

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,099 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracking/spliting

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,251 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,111 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 HKY is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HKY, 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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YR03 HKY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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