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YY03 VSV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,327 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills near trailing arm/axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 92,198 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and structure near rear trailing arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and structure near rear trailing arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,788 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside of car has corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2021 90,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside of car has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from front to rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from front to rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,553 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,774 miles

o/s drive shaft gaiter loose slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s drive shaft gaiter loose slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,048 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,508 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,562 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,372 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 24,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,753 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 VSV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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