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YY03 OUX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OUX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 105,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 105,595 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2011 98,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,617 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre cracking slightly all over

advise washer jets weak

alternator belt starting to crack and fray

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,872 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cracks in power steering belt

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 OUX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

YY03 OUX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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