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YP03 XHK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,916 mi
Last recorded64,916 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,916 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,243 miles

cv gaitors perrished

Oil leak

movement in front anti-roll bar link bush's

Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

cv gaitors perrished

movement in front anti-roll bar link bush's

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,008 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 58,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,685 miles

unable to carry out a full check on rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 18 May 2009 32,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to carry out a full check on rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 26,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 21,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2006 17,918 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 XHK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHK, 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

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What year was YP03 XHK registered?

YP03 XHK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is YP03 XHK safe to buy?

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