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YY03 VRK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,350 mi
Last recorded69,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,350 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,892 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,721 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,694 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,234 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,234 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 46,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,199 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 VRK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YY03 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is YY03 VRK safe to buy?

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