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YS52 VTF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VTF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,612 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,534 miles

Battery insecure

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,765 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 55,104 miles

brake pedal travel slightly low

o/s/f suspension leg top slight wear

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 VTF is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VTF, 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 YS52 VTF registered?

YS52 VTF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YS52 VTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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