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SL03 WYZ

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WYZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Aug 2015 72,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,013 miles

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

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

front tyres only have 2.5mm tread

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,513 miles

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

n/s front and rear tyres cracking

slight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2010 19,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

n/s front and rear tyres cracking

slight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 13,499 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 8 May 2008 13,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust corroding

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,162 miles

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

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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SL03 WYZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL03 WYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL03 WYZ registered?

SL03 WYZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is SL03 WYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 WYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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