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YY03 VSN

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VSN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 52,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear crack on tread

Offside Rear crack on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,219 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 39,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 20,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,820 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 VSN is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

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

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