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YU03 XXJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 XXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 88,252 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 88,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 84,507 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator insecure

Fail 5 May 2015 84,368 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ignition barrel damaged

radiator insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,318 miles

center exhaust heavily corroded

radiator leaking

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,318 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

center exhaust heavily corroded

radiator leaking

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,965 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,573 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,550 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,009 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 XXJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue 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 YU03 XXJ, 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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YU03 XXJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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