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YW03 SXA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 SXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 87,348 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,973 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 57,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,056 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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YW03 SXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YW03 SXA, 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 YW03 SXA registered?

YW03 SXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is YW03 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 SXA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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