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YK03 VYB

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VYB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 117,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,357 miles

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

auxillery drive belts deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre thin edges

tyre size - 205/50/16/V

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

auxillery drive belts deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre thin edges

tyre size - 205/50/16/V

Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,713 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,713 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front window has tinting film

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front window has tinting film

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers & passenger door glass covered in dark film reducing view to road

Fail 28 Jan 2010 82,266 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

drivers & passenger door glass covered in dark film reducing view to road

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,960 miles

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,011 miles

tested this morning fully acept for emissions

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,971 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 VYB is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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