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YC03 RXJ

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,465 mi
Last recorded61,465 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,465 miles

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

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

body & chassis has corrosion underneath

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,924 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2054517 fitted to front & 2055017 fitted to rear

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

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

body & chassis has corrosion underneath

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,564 miles

light marks in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

light marks in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,958 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YC03 RXJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC03 RXJ, 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 YC03 RXJ registered?

YC03 RXJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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