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YX03 VNW

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,848 mi
Last recorded181,848 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VNW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 181,848 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 181,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 181,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 181,848 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 181,848 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 181,848 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 181,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 181,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 181,848 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 181,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 181,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 180,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 179,041 miles

Floor pan & exhaust dented / damaged

Repairs carried out to near side & off side lower sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 179,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Floor pan & exhaust dented / damaged

Off side front suspension top mounting bolt requires attetion

Repairs carried out to near side & off side lower sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 179,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 179,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,713 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 85,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,702 miles

long parking brake travel

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,814 miles

both rear tyres spliting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding from n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,241 miles

exhaust system extreemly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,399 miles

n/side indicator lense broken

Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 33,987 miles

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

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

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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YX03 VNW is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YX03 VNW, 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 YX03 VNW registered?

YX03 VNW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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