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YH03 XLV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XLV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,797 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,912 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,461 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 58,239 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside front tyre is wearing low on both edges of tread surface

screen has a crack on nearside but not obscuring drivers vision

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,581 miles

offside front tyre is wearing low on both edges of tread surface

screen has a crack on nearside but not obscuring drivers vision

Pass 19 May 2009 44,216 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light constantly on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,135 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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YH03 XLV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH03 XLV, 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 YH03 XLV registered?

YH03 XLV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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