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YD03 XES

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,751 mi
Last recorded77,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,751 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,621 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,037 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,523 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,459 miles

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

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,215 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,190 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 53,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,308 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,308 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 33,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak on n/s steering rack gator

Fail 28 Jun 2006 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,193 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 XES is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XES, 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 XES is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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