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YB03 CXP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,983 mi
Last recorded86,983 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 CXP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 86,983 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,980 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,414 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers on outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,951 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,815 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,907 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 24,907 miles

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

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

Emissions were not done because of the exhaust

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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YB03 CXP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB03 CXP, 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 YB03 CXP registered?

YB03 CXP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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