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YX03 YUW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YUW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 4 Jun 2016 95,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 78,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 69,364 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Unable to inspect sills due to sill covers

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,364 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy

Oil leak

Unable to inspect sills due to sill covers

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,410 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 43,635 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,079 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 YUW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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