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YX03 YTS

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,310 mi
Last recorded94,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YTS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,310 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 94,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid reqs changing

no coolant in car

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,968 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 69,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,856 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,179 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,102 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,102 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,608 miles

slight play in steering column adjuster

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

slight play in steering column adjuster

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake imbalance close to the limit

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,695 miles

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

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

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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YX03 YTS is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX03 YTS, 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 YX03 YTS registered?

YX03 YTS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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