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YU03 ZPV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,028 mi
Last recorded79,028 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,028 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,616 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight cracking on rear tyre tread

Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,616 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight cracking on rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 16,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,617 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 ZPV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

YU03 ZPV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YU03 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 ZPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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