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YS52 VSO

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,055 mi
Last recorded65,055 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VSO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dent to offside front wing

exhaust back box hanger corroded

nearside abs ring broken

oil leak

rear wiper blade rubber blade missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,782 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,800 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Securing bolt missing from sump

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,866 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode.

gear box oil leak.

near side front tyre is starting to perish.

near side rear tyre is perishing.

off side rear tyre is perishing.

vehicle has been returned with a cleaned rack, no apparrent leaks,customer claiming we put the oil on rack.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 28,859 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust system starting to corrode.

gear box oil leak.

near side front tyre is starting to perish.

near side rear tyre is perishing.

off side rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,843 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,513 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s wiper arm over-sweeping.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,509 miles

n/s wiper arm over-sweeping.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,849 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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YS52 VSO is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YS52 VSO, 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 YS52 VSO registered?

YS52 VSO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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