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YU03 TVP

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,268 mi
Last recorded80,268 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TVP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 80,268 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/r handbrake cable poorly fitted

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 31 May 2016 80,268 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to all coil springs

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/r handbrake cable poorly fitted

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake application requires attention

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

requires tracking

unable to check n/s/f suspension joints due to excessive movement in n/s wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2015 70,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2015 70,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 65,437 miles

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

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

minor leak on exhaust backbox

Fail 2 May 2014 65,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

minor leak on exhaust backbox

Fail 4 Apr 2014 64,377 miles

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

waterpump

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,088 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,770 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,354 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 TVP is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

YU03 TVP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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