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YS03 VYN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VYN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011
Fail 4 Nov 2011

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 31,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,029 miles

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

all under panels including steering, suspension, brakes and brake pipes covered in underseal

front brake discs becoming warped advise to change

hand brake lever near its maximum travel

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,788 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,405 miles

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

near side rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,629 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 VYN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYN, 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 YS03 VYN registered?

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

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