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YT03 OUM

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,094 mi
Last recorded101,094 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OUM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,094 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,094 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 90,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,950 miles

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)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,347 miles

offside front seat tilt inop

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 53,009 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,399 miles

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

Oil leak

radiator corroded

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,276 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 38,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,100 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 OUM is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

YT03 OUM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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