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YS52 VTJ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,726 mi
Last recorded65,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VTJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,726 miles

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

exh corroded slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2013 65,637 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)

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

exh corroded slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2013 60,638 miles

passenger seat wont tilt forward to access rear

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,633 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

passenger seat wont tilt forward to access rear

Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front seat will not fold down but rear seat belts where checked

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,134 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,303 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,996 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 VTJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

Is YS52 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 VTJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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