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YY03 VPX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,785 mi
Last recorded60,785 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VPX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,785 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 60,785 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,608 miles

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

discs worn

n/s/r flexi twisted slightly

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f coil spring cap corroded

slight p[lay both steering arms

unable to open boot from outside

Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

discs worn

n/s/r flexi twisted slightly

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f coil spring cap corroded

slight p[lay both steering arms

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,974 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,706 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 38,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,547 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 33,547 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 26,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,302 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Fail 2 Jun 2006 20,302 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade deteriated.

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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YY03 VPX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY03 VPX, 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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YY03 VPX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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