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YY03 YLJ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YLJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,112 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 44,978 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 44,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,184 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 1 May 2012 31,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is indicating a fault

exhaust system is corroded

offside front tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2008 25,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,693 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 YLJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green 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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

YY03 YLJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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