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YW03 FNC

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FNC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring poor condition

both rear tyres sidewall perished and cracking

rear coil springs very poor conditions

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,442 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,441 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,049 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,860 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,433 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,517 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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YW03 FNC is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue 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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

YW03 FNC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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