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YU03 ESY

2003 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 ESY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,976 miles

FRRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS BROKEN

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS BROKEN

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,301 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes surface corroded

exhaust centre support hangers broken

Fail 29 Jun 2015 65,292 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes surface corroded

exhaust centre support hangers broken

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre support rubbers broken

Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust centre support rubbers broken

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,481 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,481 miles

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)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,086 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,798 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,353 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,666 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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YU03 ESY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YU03 ESY, 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 YU03 ESY registered?

YU03 ESY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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