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YS03 SXK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SXK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 102,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear registration plate lights dull

coolant level low

exhaust front flex deteriorated

exhaust rear joint clamp insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,082 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded

fuel pipe corroded near tank

mounting at rear bottom of engine slight play in rubber bush

nearside front A.B.S sensor bolt snapped off

steering rack pipe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,412 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded

fuel pipe corroded near tank

mounting at rear bottom of engine slight play in rubber bush

nearside front A.B.S sensor bolt snapped off

steering rack pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,359 miles

front brake disc wearing thin o/s+n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,586 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,290 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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YS03 SXK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS03 SXK, 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 YS03 SXK registered?

YS03 SXK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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