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YD03 XFC

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 129,277 miles

surface corrosion on and around chassis and suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,334 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion underneath around suspension and chassis

Fail 28 Jan 2025 128,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion underneath around suspension and chassis

Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,906 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,481 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,724 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 123,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight exhaust blow front box

Fail 4 Jan 2016 114,897 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight exhaust blow front box

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,952 miles

a limited inspection to outer sills due to plastic covers fitted.

some heavy surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 98,233 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 91,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,461 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 5 Feb 2007 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight handbrake travel

slight play in nearside front hub

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 XFC is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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