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YX03 YUS

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,337 miles

1.outer sills plastic covers fitted 2.o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall 3.o/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1.outer sills plastic covers fitted 2.o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall 3.o/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 51,539 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,773 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 35,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,999 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 27,999 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,351 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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YX03 YUS is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YX03 YUS, 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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YX03 YUS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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