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YY03 YJS

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,268 mi
Last recorded58,268 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YJS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,268 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,907 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,006 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,742 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 YJS is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

YY03 YJS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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