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YR03 USZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,502 mi
Last recorded66,502 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 USZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,502 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,780 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery loose, but not insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,576 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,576 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,848 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,959 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,959 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,959 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 46,253 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,367 miles

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,909 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear position lamps/unequal light output

rear wiper torn

washer jet leaking n/s under bonnet

Fail 23 Mar 2009 27,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear position lamps/unequal light output

rear wiper torn

washer jet leaking n/s under bonnet

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,144 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 20,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,501 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 USZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

YR03 USZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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