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YD03 XDG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XDG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,825 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

non standard tail pipe

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

non standard tail pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,033 miles

Both front shock absorbers stiff

Front brake pads wearing unevenly and offside getting low

General exhaust corrossion

Nearside front tyre wearing low and on inner edge

Rear axle bushes worn allowing slight movement

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 25,332 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 25,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 21,828 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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YD03 XDG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 YD03 XDG, 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 YD03 XDG registered?

YD03 XDG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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