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YD03 XDZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,502 mi
Last recorded92,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi exhaust joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

all tyre valves stems perished

Fail 3 Dec 2018 92,502 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi exhaust joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

all tyre valves stems perished

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,764 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre valves perished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre valves perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,291 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders check pressures

Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,172 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front tyres worn on shoulders check pressures

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,196 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 68,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,396 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,788 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 38,788 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,628 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 XDZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD03 XDZ, 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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YD03 XDZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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