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YL03 OXA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,951 mi
Last recorded100,951 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,951 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 93,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,829 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 84,208 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,901 miles

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)

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,483 miles

both front tyres rubbing against struts.

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres rubbing against struts.

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YL03 OXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL03 OXA, 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 YL03 OXA registered?

YL03 OXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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