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YX03 YVL

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,135 mi
Last recorded53,135 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YVL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,135 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

accident damage to rear & offside rear

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,777 miles

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

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

drivers seat difficult to adjust

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,217 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,344 miles

front brakes show a brake imbalance

power steering drive belt cracking. slight leaks exhaust back box joint. slight dampness nearside steering rack boot.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 35,344 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brakes show a brake imbalance

power steering drive belt cracking. slight leaks exhaust back box joint. slight dampness nearside steering rack boot.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,807 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 YVL is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

YX03 YVL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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