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YT03 MZV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,782 mi
Last recorded53,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,782 miles

advise exhaust system showing corrosion and deterioration

advise n/s/f tyre worn to approx 3mm treada depth

advise o/s outer CV Boot perishing/splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wiper blade smearing

n/s/r tyre detreriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,812 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wiper blade smearing

n/s/r tyre detreriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,874 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,560 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,551 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,551 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,952 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,920 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice front pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,664 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 MZV 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 71.4%.

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 MZV, 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 YT03 MZV registered?

YT03 MZV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 MZV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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