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YC03 VMZ

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,765 mi
Last recorded52,765 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VMZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,706 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 48,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 48,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,439 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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YC03 VMZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC03 VMZ, 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 YC03 VMZ registered?

YC03 VMZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YC03 VMZ safe to buy?

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