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YV03 XNU

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XNU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,829 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,481 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,737 miles

rear exhaust detioriated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,672 miles

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 29 Mar 2011 69,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,725 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,816 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 40,816 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit.

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 XNU is a 2003 MG Zr in Black 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 YV03 XNU, 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 YV03 XNU registered?

YV03 XNU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is YV03 XNU safe to buy?

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