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YE03 DXF

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,393 mi
Last recorded82,393 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 DXF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 82,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 76,936 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 76,936 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,474 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 68,474 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 64,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,035 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate slightly deterioated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,082 miles

both front tyres close to legal limmit !!

exhaust system corroded !!

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,931 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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YE03 DXF is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE03 DXF, 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 YE03 DXF registered?

YE03 DXF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is YE03 DXF safe to buy?

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