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YS03 TDX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 TDX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,055 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 53,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,090 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front brakes lightly binding.

Oil leak

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,089 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front brakes lightly binding.

Oil leak

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,249 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

non standard springs fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2009 39,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

non standard springs fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,507 miles

exhaust fouling body, also slight blow from backbox.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,507 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust fouling body, also slight blow from backbox.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,731 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 TDX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YS03 TDX, 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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YS03 TDX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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