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YX03 ATW

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ATW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 88,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,730 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,254 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2017 58,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,678 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 47,983 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,133 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,331 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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YX03 ATW is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX03 ATW, 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 YX03 ATW registered?

YX03 ATW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YX03 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 ATW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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