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YK03 VXG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,486 mi
Last recorded83,486 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,486 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,759 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 70,558 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 70,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf center of tread 16 2 m

osf center tread 16 2mm

Fail 21 May 2013 61,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 54,035 miles

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

O/S/F disc badly corroded on inner surface.

Radiator leaking.

Fail 9 May 2012 54,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F disc badly corroded on inner surface.

Radiator leaking.

Pass 26 May 2011 48,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,912 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,189 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewall

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,958 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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YK03 VXG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VXG, 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 YK03 VXG registered?

YK03 VXG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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