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YT03 XCV

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,118 mi
Last recorded95,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 XCV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 94,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber split but not loose

Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber split but not loose

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,508 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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Fail 16 Jan 2010 47,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv srs w/light

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,044 miles

adv s.r,s w /light

Fail 7 Feb 2009 38,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

adv s.r,s w /light

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,184 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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YT03 XCV 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 66.7%.

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 YT03 XCV, 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 YT03 XCV registered?

YT03 XCV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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