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YR03 WRF

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 WRF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 114,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,611 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Fail 24 Feb 2017 103,717 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe mount corroded off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,854 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,854 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,618 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 72,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,907 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,031 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 WRF is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

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

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