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YR03 YPW

2003 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YPW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 65,979 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on minimum standard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on minimum standard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded to minimum standard in parts

o/s/f sub frame corroded

rear shock absorbers coil spring lower cups corroded

rear silencer very corroded including connecting pipe

repairs to o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

n/s & o/s outer sills rusty & weak

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,924 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,320 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 64,317 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 63,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 54,009 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,973 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,067 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2008 30,067 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,025 miles

alternator belt cracking

power steering pipe and air conditioning pipe tied together with shoe lace

Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,322 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 YPW is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

YR03 YPW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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