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YR03 YPT

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YPT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

passenger seat does not tilt

Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,697 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

passenger seat does not tilt

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre inner side wall split but not showing cords

passenger seat doesn't tilt forward

Fail 15 Feb 2018 60,786 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre inner side wall split but not showing cords

passenger seat doesn't tilt forward

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,487 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,487 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Central 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,329 miles

AUXILARY BELTS (X2) DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

UNABLE TO TILT NSF SEAT

Fail 18 Feb 2015 53,329 miles

AUXILARY BELTS (X2) DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

UNABLE TO TILT NSF SEAT

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,982 miles

Front pipe flexi worn/noisy.

Engine oil leak, from oil filter area.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,535 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust section badly corroded and leaking around joint to center section

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,902 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,843 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,278 miles

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

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

inner-wing shields fitted restricting inspection

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 15,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,347 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 YPT is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YPT, 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 YPT registered?

YR03 YPT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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