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YW03 FNL

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FNL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,955 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 116,955 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 116,949 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both side skirts (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,783 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

no water in header tank

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,659 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 73,326 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,294 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,024 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 FNL is a 2003 MG Zr in Black 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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

YW03 FNL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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