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YP03 UPB

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,336 mi
Last recorded81,336 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,336 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,394 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS FIXED IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

REAR XHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fail 2 Nov 2017 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS FIXED IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

REAR XHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,395 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 44,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,739 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 34,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,005 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 14,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,125 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 UPB is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP03 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

YP03 UPB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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