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YT03 CAU

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 CAU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 89,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 89,000 miles

Nearside 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)

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 28 May 2013 81,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,420 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,346 miles

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,433 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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YT03 CAU is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT03 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT03 CAU registered?

YT03 CAU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YT03 CAU safe to buy?

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