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YS03 YTV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,486 mi
Last recorded103,486 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2013 103,486 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2011 91,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,373 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,924 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f seat will not tilt

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 YTV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

YS03 YTV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is YS03 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 YTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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