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YS03 YUF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YUF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 92,818 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 86,160 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 86,043 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 79,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 79,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 76,870 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 76,866 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 73,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,558 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 69,555 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 65,719 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 61,536 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 57,554 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 57,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,463 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 49,463 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 39,990 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 39,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,018 miles

exhaust tail pipe cracked slightly front of rear silencer

front brake pads getting low

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 YUF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

YS03 YUF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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