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YY03 EYS

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 EYS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,661 miles

Front headlamp light source over 2000 lun require a cleaning and self levelling device

Nearside Front Outer engine speed rind cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front headlamp light source over 2000 lun require a cleaning and self levelling device

Nearside Front Outer engine speed rind cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,591 miles

front brakes starting to get low

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,787 miles

excess travel in park brake lever

low readings from offside and nearside rear service brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,803 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,926 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,368 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,368 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,154 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 EYS is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow 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 YY03 EYS, 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 YY03 EYS registered?

YY03 EYS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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