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YF03 XJV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 XJV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 36,232 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 36,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,704 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 35,704 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 35,137 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 34,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,697 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,432 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 26,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,670 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,492 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,453 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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YF03 XJV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YF03 XJV, 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 YF03 XJV registered?

YF03 XJV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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