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YS53 VGM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VGM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,748 miles

Nearside side skirt slightly unsecure.

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,441 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,511 miles

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

surface rust at rear floor

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,075 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,066 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,707 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 52,707 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,984 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,120 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YS53 VGM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS53 VGM, 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 YS53 VGM registered?

YS53 VGM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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