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YS03 TBX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 TBX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 104,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged but light still shows orange

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,736 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,736 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,136 miles

Wipers deteriorated, but still clearing screen

Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers deteriorated, but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,463 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

auxrily belts cracking

radiator has signs of a leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,873 miles

n/s/r light lens slit dameg

slite damege to n/s/r boot floor

Fail 28 Jan 2008 29,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r light lens slit dameg

slite damege to n/s/r boot floor

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,283 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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YS03 TBX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver 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 YS03 TBX, 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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YS03 TBX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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