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YX03 VTD

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VTD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,813 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

drivers seat loose in runners

Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbing on fuel tank and boot floor (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat loose in runners

Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,791 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,784 miles

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

front seats inoperative to gain access to rear seats

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front seats inoperative to gain access to rear seats

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,734 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust front mount broken

nearside front speedometer ring broken

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust front mount broken

nearside front speedometer ring broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,376 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

exhaust rear joint corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,440 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,439 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,826 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 35,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

screws in both rear tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,993 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,658 miles

Exhaust system front heat shield slightly insicure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 18,354 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,763 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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YX03 VTD is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX03 VTD, 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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YX03 VTD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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