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YT03 XEM

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 XEM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,187 miles

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

slight grease leak from n/s/f cv boot

Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,187 miles

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

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

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

slight grease leak from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,073 miles

oil leak

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 XEM is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT03 XEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT03 XEM registered?

YT03 XEM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YT03 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 XEM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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