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YW03 ATV

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,493 mi
Last recorded94,493 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 ATV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,493 miles

Central exhaust l hanger snapped

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wall slightly cracking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wall slightly cracking

Rear wiper blade worn

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

slight engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,980 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 90,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery not secured fully

Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,196 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,196 miles

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,859 miles

front to rear brake pipes been greased

Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,393 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 55,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 38,984 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YW03 ATV is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YW03 ATV, 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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YW03 ATV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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