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YY03 VRJ

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 83,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 83,650 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,402 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,575 miles

n/s of steering rack damp

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,575 miles

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

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

n/s of steering rack damp

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,844 miles

radiator getting poor

slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,013 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 19,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 15,646 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 VRJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRJ, 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 YY03 VRJ registered?

YY03 VRJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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