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YU03 TZF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TZF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,225 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi corroded

Near side front tyre inner side wall starting to split not deep enough to reach ply cords

Near side rear tyre side wall has damage

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

Off side front tyre inner edge starting to wear side wall has damage

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,225 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi corroded

Near side front tyre inner side wall starting to split not deep enough to reach ply cords

Near side rear tyre side wall has damage

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

Off side front tyre inner edge starting to wear side wall has damage

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 73,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 73,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,959 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers seat will not tip forwards

nearside door window regulator faulty

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,959 miles

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

drivers seat will not tip forwards

nearside door window regulator faulty

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2009 48,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door inner trim insecure

engine warning light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre wall cut

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,108 miles

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

drivers door inner trim insecure

engine warning light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre wall cut

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,974 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 39,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres cut on side walls not to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,657 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TZF is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TZF, 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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YU03 TZF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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