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YY03 VRG

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VRG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 97,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,472 miles

battery loose, nearside rear tyre badly cracked/split,offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,472 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

battery loose, nearside rear tyre badly cracked/split,offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,135 miles

both rear tyres worn on wear bars in centre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,182 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,199 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 26,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,947 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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YY03 VRG is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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