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YY03 DYB

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 DYB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2014 73,705 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls damaged.

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 67,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,379 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,818 miles

front discs slight rust on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,247 miles

offside front wiper has split end

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,333 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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YY03 DYB is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY03 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 DYB registered?

YY03 DYB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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