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YP03 ZXL

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ZXL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,472 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,472 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,161 miles

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

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

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

rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 11 Nov 2015 58,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes greased/n/s/r tyre perished/

n/s horn switch not working

Fail 29 Oct 2013 50,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded / n/s horn switch / n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,796 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded / n/s horn switch / n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insucre

brake pedel pad

horn only works with one control

no clutch anti slip

Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insucre

brake pedel pad

horn only works with one control

no clutch anti slip

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,300 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 31,790 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 31,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,632 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside repeater lense missimg

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 17,137 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 11,109 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 ZXL is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

YP03 ZXL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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