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YP03 XZC

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,112 mi
Last recorded66,112 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,112 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,061 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,061 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,583 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

excessive run-out o/s brake disc

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,876 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,373 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 XZC is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

YP03 XZC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is YP03 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 XZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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