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YS52 VYW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,788 mi
Last recorded48,788 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,788 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated at ends.

Both rear tyres - edges of tread and sidewalls deteriorated.

Child seat in N/S/R.

Clutch pedal rubber split.

N/S/F tyre right on legal limit.

O/S/F tyre - sidewall deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Petrol cap plastic deteriorated, not leaking.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,568 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet secure but damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,328 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,250 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,249 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,043 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

drivers seat will not left up

Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,457 miles

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

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

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 VYW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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