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YP03 ZBT

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ZBT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,852 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken byt exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,453 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 61,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,156 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 53,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,378 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,502 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 33,491 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 ZBT is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

YP03 ZBT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is YP03 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 ZBT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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