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YH03 XNN

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,321 mi
Last recorded81,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XNN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,321 miles

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

engine noisy

Fail 2 Jan 2013 81,321 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

engine noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

radiator corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

radiator corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,924 miles

nsf tyre on legal limit front brake pads very low

Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,364 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 XNN is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XNN, 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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YH03 XNN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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