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YE52 VZK

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,743 mi
Last recorded107,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VZK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 107,743 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,150 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,137 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,373 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,451 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,001 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,326 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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YE52 VZK is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YE52 VZK, 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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YE52 VZK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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