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YY03 FFZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,291 mi
Last recorded89,291 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,291 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both near side and off side outers (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box and rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

coil spring corroded All coils front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,927 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)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 79,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 78,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 71,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 65,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,273 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 56,147 miles

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

tracking out

Fail 27 May 2009 56,147 miles

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

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

tracking out

Pass 19 May 2008 45,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,183 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 FFZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

YY03 FFZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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