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YE03 ZBL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,878 mi
Last recorded55,878 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,898 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,421 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,488 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

damaged to n/s door

Pass 1 May 2014 42,218 miles

passenger mirror broken

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to n/s door

Pass 7 May 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,764 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,764 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,378 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,459 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 24,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,735 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 ZBL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE03 ZBL registered?

YE03 ZBL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is YE03 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 ZBL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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