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YY03 GSZ

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,389 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise damage to offside front tyre inner side wall

advise handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,715 miles

advise steeing rack has misting of oil

Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,683 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise steeing rack has misting of oil

advise tracking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,584 miles

wear to front brake pads

Fail 30 Dec 2010 70,128 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

wear to front brake pads

Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,702 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,587 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,005 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gear box has a slight oil leek

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

water level low

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 GSZ 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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

YY03 GSZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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