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YR03 ZPH

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,570 mi
Last recorded42,570 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ZPH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,665 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 34,665 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,185 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,737 miles

front brakes out of balance 22%

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,401 miles

cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,917 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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YR03 ZPH is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR03 ZPH, 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 YR03 ZPH registered?

YR03 ZPH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 ZPH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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