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YY03 SZX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,909 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,618 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 64,526 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 44,037 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 SZX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY03 SZX, 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 YY03 SZX registered?

YY03 SZX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is YY03 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 SZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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