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YU03 WZY

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 WZY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 78,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45zr17 worn on edges & cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,075 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working poor conection (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,631 miles

n/s/f brakes starting to bind

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,631 miles

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

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

n/s/f brakes starting to bind

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,426 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

strong advice both rear tyres wearin g close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,714 miles

front and rear suspension coil spprings starting to rust

front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm/ low on edges

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm/ low on edges

radiator starting to corrode

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,362 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and low on edges

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

radiator starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,041 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

radiator starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,978 miles

auxillary belt starting to perish

front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,415 miles

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,426 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight perishing of outer tyre wall and edges of outer tread wearing slightly rounded

steering rack gaitor oil stain on nearside rack gaitor

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,864 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 WZY is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

YU03 WZY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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