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YX53 VZK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VZK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,237 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 84,292 miles

o/s/f tyre low

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

inner sills corroded not holed

n/s/f pads low

n/s/f tyre bold inner egde just legal middle 3/4

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,292 miles

inner sills corroded not holed

n/s/f pads low

n/s/f tyre bold inner egde just legal middle 3/4

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,851 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,112 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,759 miles

the rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

the rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,519 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,777 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,941 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,264 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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YX53 VZK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX53 VZK, 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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YX53 VZK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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