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YD03 XDU

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XDU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,896 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 86,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,985 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 80,029 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

off side rear outer door handle broken

Pass 5 May 2011 75,495 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,287 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,287 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 60,415 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,415 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 53,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise on parking brake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,198 miles

advise on parking brake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,002 miles

Front tyres 2mm tread depth

Fail 31 Mar 2007 44,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 32,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F tyre damaged on side wall

Power steering belt in poor condition

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 XDU is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD03 XDU, 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 YD03 XDU registered?

YD03 XDU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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