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YP03 HBZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,175 mi
Last recorded70,175 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 HBZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,779 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,762 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,883 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,883 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,037 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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YP03 HBZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP03 HBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP03 HBZ?

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What year was YP03 HBZ registered?

YP03 HBZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YP03 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 HBZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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