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YU03 TZW

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,620 mi
Last recorded68,620 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TZW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,409 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,425 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

offside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,135 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,418 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,285 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 TZW is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

YU03 TZW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is YU03 TZW safe to buy?

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