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YK03 VME

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the outside edge

offside front outer sill area corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel area corroded advised

offside rear chassis area corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of the tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the outside edge

offside front outer sill area corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel area corroded advised

offside rear chassis area corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,647 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,592 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,935 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front windscreen wiper starting to split but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,221 miles

Exhauust deteriorated ok at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,953 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,951 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

oil in expansion tank

rear number plate signs of deterioration

offside rear tyre under-inflated

Fail 22 Feb 2011 70,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

oil in expansion tank

rear number plate signs of deterioration

offside rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,639 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,639 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,085 miles

Brake pedal anti slip material starting to wear

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Interior mirror becoming loose

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from gearbox

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,085 miles

Brake pedal anti slip material starting to wear

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Interior mirror becoming loose

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

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pedal anti slip material starting to wear

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Interior mirror becoming loose

Little/no water in engine coolant header tank

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside light lens steamed up

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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YK03 VME is a 2003 MG Zr in Green 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 YK03 VME, 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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YK03 VME is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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