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YW03 TVY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 TVY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 121,430 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 121,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 112,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 112,164 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 101,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel on hand brake

odd wheels fitted to front and rear of vehicle

slight fluctuation on front brakes

steering rack damp

Battery insecure

Fail 18 May 2010 101,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel on hand brake

slight fluctuation on front brakes

steering rack damp

Battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 93,300 miles

advise cuts in both front tyres sidewalls but not down to plyes

advise exhaust rusty but not blowing

advise n/s front cv boot starting to split

advise n/s rear tyre sidewall cut but not down to plyes

advise slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 911,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 86,568 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 86,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 80,417 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 TVY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

YW03 TVY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 TVY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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