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YX03 UHZ

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UHZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,445 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,708 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion, top of offside sill.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,708 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion, top of offside sill.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,097 miles

Slight corrosion, top of offside sill.

Slight damage to offside door mirror.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,378 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 68,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,197 miles

Cracks in rear tyres.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 58,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,524 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 UHZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX03 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

YX03 UHZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 UHZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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