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YS03 YTR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YTR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,770 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE / DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON CV BOOTS / N/S/R TYRE 2MM / DAMAGE TO O/S/R WHEEL / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION

FRONT END BEEN REPAIRED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME / SPARE WHEEL WELL DAMAGED

front brake inbalance only just passed

Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,770 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE / DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON CV BOOTS / N/S/R TYRE 2MM / DAMAGE TO O/S/R WHEEL / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION

FRONT END BEEN REPAIRED

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME / SPARE WHEEL WELL DAMAGED

Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,897 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside front indecater lense damaged

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside front indecater lense damaged

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,322 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 87,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,676 miles

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)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,010 miles

front brakes only just meet requirments

Fail 5 May 2010 62,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in both inner t/c/arm bushes

Pass 6 May 2009 47,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,747 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,128 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 YTR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

YS03 YTR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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