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YS03 TEJ

2003 MG Zr

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 TEJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2010 83,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,587 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 TEJ is a 2003 MG Zr in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS03 TEJ, 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 YS03 TEJ registered?

YS03 TEJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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