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YL03 XZB

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 XZB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,052 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

offside front shockabsorber slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

offside front shockabsorber slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,200 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,277 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

aims on limits

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe coroded slightly

gearbox oil leak

inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

rear and front discs coroded and worn

rear pads worn low

slight play in rack

wiperes smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,277 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe coroded slightly

gearbox oil leak

inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

rear and front discs coroded and worn

rear pads worn low

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,712 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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YL03 XZB is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL03 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

YL03 XZB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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