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YT03 OSF

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,632 mi
Last recorded58,632 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OSF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,632 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to crack on the outer sidewalls.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,617 miles

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)

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

both front tyres are starting to crack on the outer sidewalls.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,185 miles

both front tyres deteriorating & splitting on sidewalls

both front washer jets slightly blocked

front brake discs lipped & starting to corrode

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

o/s/f headlamp aim only just in limits

play in hand brake lever side to side

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,184 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres deteriorating & splitting on sidewalls

both front washer jets slightly blocked

front brake discs lipped & starting to corrode

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

o/s/f headlamp aim only just in limits

play in hand brake lever side to side

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,129 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battary loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,172 miles

both rear outer tyrewalls perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,383 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear wiper split both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Feb 2008 38,330 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edeges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,330 miles

front tyres worn on inner edeges

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,326 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,781 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 28,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OSF is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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