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YP03 XHX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has heavy corrosion but not holed

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,724 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,474 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,850 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 72,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,026 miles

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

Offside front brake sligtly binding?

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,623 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,791 miles

n/s/r wing liner loose.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 34,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 31,767 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 XHX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

YP03 XHX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YP03 XHX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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