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YY03 VRL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,818 mi
Last recorded63,818 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,487 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,721 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,260 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,123 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light indicating fault

handbrake excess travel

nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls poor condition

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light indicating fault

handbrake excess travel

nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls poor condition

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,875 miles

Battery insecure

remaining exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2009 29,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

remaining exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 23,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,030 miles

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

nearside rear tyre fouling plastic inner arch

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 VRL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

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