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YP03 XJM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,256 mi
Last recorded183,256 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 183,256 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 167,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 151,720 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,507 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall, close to cord.

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

Pass 8 May 2012 119,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,169 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2010 86,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 73,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 62,589 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,138 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 58,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,801 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 XJM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

YP03 XJM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is YP03 XJM safe to buy?

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