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YS03 VGN

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VGN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 132,846 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,080 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 108,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 81,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,672 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,218 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 33,231 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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YS03 VGN is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YS03 VGN, 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 YS03 VGN registered?

YS03 VGN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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