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YW03 DYG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,323 mi
Last recorded198,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 198,323 miles

Both rear outer sills are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 198,323 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear outer sills are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 184,800 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 184,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear outer sills are corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 169,796 miles

Both rear tyres are split/cracked.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 169,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are split/cracked.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 152,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,550 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 127,550 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,509 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil filter leaking badly

Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 51,356 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,480 miles

O/S/F outer D/shaft CV gaiter outer retaining clip insecure and loosing CV grease

Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F outer D/shaft CV gaiter outer retaining clip insecure and loosing CV grease

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,932 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,877 miles

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

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 DYG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DYG, 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 YW03 DYG registered?

YW03 DYG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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