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YU03 XXH

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,463 mi
Last recorded118,463 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 XXH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,463 miles

Nearside headlamp dim

Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 107,431 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,465 miles

Hand brake travel long

N/S screen washer poor

O/S outer C/V boot slightly perished

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe clamp

Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/ cv boot starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/ cv boot starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,954 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

srs light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,954 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,800 miles

Coolant leak

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

fan belt starting to crack

Fail 1 Apr 2011 82,800 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

fan belt starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2010 75,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,804 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,741 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 51,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,013 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 XXH is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YU03 XXH, 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 YU03 XXH registered?

YU03 XXH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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