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SE03 EYP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 EYP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,098 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery light on dash

front brake discs rusty

smell of petrol at rear but no leak seen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 66,871 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 66,865 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,763 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,759 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,119 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,639 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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SE03 EYP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE03 EYP, 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 SE03 EYP registered?

SE03 EYP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is SE03 EYP safe to buy?

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