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YW03 UMY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,560 mi
Last recorded67,560 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UMY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,560 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

high-level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

high-level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,716 miles

near side rear tyre worn low

Fail 17 Sep 2011 65,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

near side rear tyre worn low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,673 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 60,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle worn

Fail 12 Sep 2009 55,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rubbing on rear axle

rear axle worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,320 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,320 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,361 miles

3 exhaust mountings spliting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,914 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 UMY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

YW03 UMY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 UMY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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