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YY03 VUW

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,794 mi
Last recorded204,794 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VUW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 204,794 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 204,792 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition middle (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 196,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing (7.1.2)

windscreen has damage in lower swept area caused by wiper but not affecting drivers view

Fail 8 Jun 2016 196,548 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing (7.1.2)

windscreen has damage in lower swept area caused by wiper but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Jun 2015 175,823 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak damping effect

Pass 5 Jun 2014 156,241 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 156,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 137,446 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 137,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 118,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 118,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 102,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 102,854 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,427 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 16,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,845 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 VUW is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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