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YK03 XUL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 XUL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 83,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,373 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked[or tear]

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to inner wall of o.s.r.tyre.cut to outer wall of n.s.f.tyre.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,437 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,299 miles

Offside front tyrewear on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2006 34,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 29,943 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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YK03 XUL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK03 XUL, 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 YK03 XUL registered?

YK03 XUL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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