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YX52 CXM

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 CXM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,387 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 84,387 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 74,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 73,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

horn sounds when steering turned

item removed from drivers view

nearside front steering rack boot damp with oil

offside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 63,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,580 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,910 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,636 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 12,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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YX52 CXM is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YX52 CXM, 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 YX52 CXM registered?

YX52 CXM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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