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YP03 XJZ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,615 mi
Last recorded59,615 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 59,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and clamps missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,432 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

inner sills corroding

n/s handbrake low effiiency

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,468 miles

Body has slight corrosion 2x inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake low efficiency

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,460 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low efficiency (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating 2x disc warped (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion 2x inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high 2x (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

front exhaust mount snapped

Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

inner sills corroding

n/s handbrake point (ON CALIPER)-SLIGHT VERTICL MOVEMENT

o/s front brake low efficiency

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills corroding

n/s handbrake point (ON CALIPER)-SLIGHT VERTICL MOVEMENT

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Apr 2014 29,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,069 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2013 29,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 28,041 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2012 28,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 26,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 21,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 15,742 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2006 13,054 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 XJZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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