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YM03 MZX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,189 mi
Last recorded79,189 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 MZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,596 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,667 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,374 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,370 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,328 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WELL BELOW MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK Had to top up before test

n/s & o/s front inner brake disc pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 2 Jan 2009 43,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WELL BELOW MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK Had to top up before test

n/s & o/s front inner brake disc pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,826 miles

n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test.

n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,052 miles

exhaust system corroded

play at parking brake lever however not excessive at time of inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,944 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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YM03 MZX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YM03 MZX, 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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YM03 MZX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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