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YP03 SXZ

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,209 mi
Last recorded45,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 SXZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,209 miles

Offside Rear tyre low pressure,[put back to 30 psi

both wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre low pressure,[put back to 30 psi

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,426 miles

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

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

205/50/16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,657 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,748 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 32,624 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 26,580 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 26,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blade split

steering rack boot damp with oil

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,027 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 SXZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver 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 YP03 SXZ, 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 YP03 SXZ registered?

YP03 SXZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YP03 SXZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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