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YY03 YLB

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,187 mi
Last recorded48,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YLB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,187 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,498 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 375,385 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyre walls cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2009 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,261 miles

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

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

lost print out emissions OK on car

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,929 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 24,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,558 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 YLB is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

YY03 YLB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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