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YC03 VNN

2003 MG Z

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VNN
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,744 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 45,759 miles

offside front seat back not releasing to gain access to back of vehicle

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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YC03 VNN is a 2003 MG Z in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC03 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC03 VNN registered?

YC03 VNN is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YC03 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 VNN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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