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YW03 ULP

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,332 mi
Last recorded84,332 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 ULP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,332 miles

front exhaust hanger snapped

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,322 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front exhaust hanger snapped

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal has travel

free travel park brake lever

n/s/f tyre uneven tread/walls cracking

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

drivers window inop

Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,778 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

drivers window inop

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,357 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 66,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,237 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 23,253 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 ULP is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

YW03 ULP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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