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YU03 GXA

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,857 mi
Last recorded90,857 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,910 miles

Centre exhaust center box outer cover lose

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread uneven wear

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

front exhaust mounting point broken

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,904 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust center box outer cover lose

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread uneven wear

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

front exhaust mounting point broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,299 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012
Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,938 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,373 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,373 miles

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

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,523 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 52,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,508 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,099 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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YU03 GXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YU03 GXA, 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 YU03 GXA registered?

YU03 GXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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