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YP03 XEJ

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,137 mi
Last recorded58,137 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XEJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,917 miles

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

front discs heavily lipped

handbrake poor

rear discs in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2013 45,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs heavily lipped

handbrake poor

rear discs in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,687 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,686 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,437 miles

childseat fitted in nearside rear

abs ring on nearside front drive shaft cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,390 miles

cnildseat fitted in nearside rear

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,454 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 14,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,059 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 XEJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

YP03 XEJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YP03 XEJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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