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YY03 SYU

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SYU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,005 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,652 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 75,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

osr tyre cracking on outer treads

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,509 miles

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

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 SYU is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

YY03 SYU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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