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YY03 VSX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,190 mi
Last recorded86,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

batt/insecure

n/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,239 miles

Battery insecure

spare wheel is smaller than the ones fitted to the vehicle at time of retest.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,239 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

spare wheel,tyre is below limit 205/50/16/v

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,418 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and is on the limit

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and is on the limit

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,469 miles

both front wiper blades are splitting at the ends

n/s/r plastic wheel arch cover is catching on the tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,128 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,199 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 VSX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

Is YY03 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 VSX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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