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YY03 VRT

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VRT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and bald on inner edge

lower part of screen cracked

under side very rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

lower part of windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,675 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 54,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine misfiring & management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,825 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 36,447 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 VRT is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

YY03 VRT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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