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YY03 FFU

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,903 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,899 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 81,405 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 78,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 78,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,835 miles

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

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

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,835 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

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

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,622 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,538 miles

boot floor bent

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 31 Mar 2009 52,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

boot floor bent

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2008 42,661 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 37,225 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,442 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 FFU is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY03 FFU, 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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YY03 FFU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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