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YB52 VKW

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,232 mi
Last recorded179,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VKW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 179,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 179,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 172,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 164,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s rear tyre as slight cracking on inner tyre wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 156,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 148,524 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 148,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 121,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,791 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,979 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,887 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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YB52 VKW is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB52 VKW, 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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YB52 VKW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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