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YV03 XCM

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,031 mi
Last recorded56,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XCM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,407 miles

Age cracks offside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,346 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 May 2013 53,289 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,413 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 49,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,483 miles

offside outer sill badly damaged and corroded but not holed yet

Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer sill badly damaged and corroded but not holed yet

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 41,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,377 miles

BRAKE FLUID VERY LOW, NO SPARE WHEEL

Fail 13 Mar 2008 33,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE FLUID VERY LOW, NO SPARE WHEEL

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 29,055 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,591 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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YV03 XCM is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 YV03 XCM, 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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YV03 XCM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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