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YU03 YCD

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,883 mi
Last recorded99,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 YCD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,314 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 23,398 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 YCD is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 YCD registered?

YU03 YCD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is YU03 YCD safe to buy?

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