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YP03 XFN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XFN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDERLINE (3.1.6b)

accident damage to nearside front wing

fuel filler neck to tank connection appears damp, no leak at time of test

poor pattern to both headlights and bluish tinge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,450 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

poor headlight patterns

surface corrosion rear ends of outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,717 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust sections

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

Note plastic skirts/cover sills fitted

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Corrosion on front exhaust sections

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note plastic skirts/cover sills fitted

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,174 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 59,171 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,169 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 XFN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

YP03 XFN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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