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YY03 VSD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,765 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 91,759 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,288 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 66,612 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side door panel slighlty corroded but not projecting sharp edges

parking brake require adjustment

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,346 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,053 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 34,053 miles

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

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 VSD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 VSD registered?

YY03 VSD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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