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YY03 MDN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 MDN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,002 miles

front wipers beginning to smear

Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,002 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front wipers beginning to smear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,433 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,417 miles

offside headlamp loose

wipers split and smearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 30,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 25,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2007 25,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,490 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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YY03 MDN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY03 MDN, 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 YY03 MDN registered?

YY03 MDN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is YY03 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 MDN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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