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YF03 VUY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VUY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,644 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2011 83,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,373 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 72,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,266 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,603 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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YF03 VUY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red 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 YF03 VUY, 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 YF03 VUY registered?

YF03 VUY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 VUY 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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