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YS53 VXJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

140,591 mi
Last recorded140,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,591 miles

surface rust under body

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,490 miles

corrosion under body

Fail 9 Aug 2022 130,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 128,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 125,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 125,078 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,290 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,272 miles

Body mounting fixings missing radiator (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs incorrect size

Fail 20 Aug 2018 114,205 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body mounting fixings insecure radiator (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced impact bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs incorrect size

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,131 miles

BOTH FRONT & O/S/R TYRES CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,997 miles

sports CAT fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 105,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

sports CAT fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,174 miles

COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 97,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE NO DAMPING EFFECT

COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,915 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner wall

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,436 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,909 miles

power stearing belt cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

hand brake as long travel

power stearing belt cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,258 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 48,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,788 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 39,788 miles

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

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 VXJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VXJ, 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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YS53 VXJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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