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YE03 JXM

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,245 mi
Last recorded46,245 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 JXM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 46,245 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 42,520 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 41,186 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 41,184 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 38,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 35,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 31,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,757 miles

Cambelt history unknown advise replacement

Pass 3 May 2011 21,312 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 21,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 19,274 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 19,274 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 16,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,118 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 13,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 10,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,850 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 JXM is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE03 JXM, 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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YE03 JXM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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