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YY52 VZX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriated

nearside front speed censer damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

radiator corroded and water leak

slight dampness around power steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2016 111,517 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside outer sill corroded

radiator corroded and water leak

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2015 109,145 miles

both rear coil springs sligt corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads getting low

nearside c.v joint speed censor slight damage

nearside rear tyre on 3mm slight wear on inner edge

offside front coil spring slight corrosion

offside outter c.v boot slight deteriation

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front brake discs

wiper wheel boxes worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 109,145 miles

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

both rear coil springs sligt corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads getting low

nearside c.v joint speed censor slight damage

nearside rear tyre on 3mm slight wear on inner edge

offside front coil spring slight corrosion

offside outter c.v boot slight deteriation

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front brake discs

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,373 miles

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,497 miles

slight dampness around power steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,494 miles

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

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,641 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,937 miles

N/S gearbox diff seal has slight leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 53,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Gear diff seal

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,948 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,961 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,320 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 19,320 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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YY52 VZX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YY52 VZX, 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 YY52 VZX registered?

YY52 VZX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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