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YD03 XEX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 98,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 93,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 89,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,041 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 78,101 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 78,101 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 715,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 715,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,380 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 XEX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

YD03 XEX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is YD03 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 XEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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