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YU03 XXK

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 XXK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,382 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 84,382 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,294 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,291 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,061 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,047 miles

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

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

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,732 miles

Hi level stop lamp inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

radiator in poor condition and minor weep

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

radiator in poor condition and minor weep

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,233 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high level stop light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,333 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,292 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 XXK is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow 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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

YU03 XXK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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