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YK03 VNZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VNZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 66,618 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres cracked side walls.

Both wiper blades poor condition.

Front bumper insecure.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 56,574 miles

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

slight play in column

Pass 20 May 2009 47,818 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION WEAKENED

Fail 15 May 2009 47,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT SUSPENSION WEAKENED

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,751 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 40,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,403 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 34,403 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,419 miles

front tyres showing signs of tread wear on outer edges

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 VNZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNZ, 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 YK03 VNZ registered?

YK03 VNZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YK03 VNZ safe to buy?

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