MG ZR2003 · 1.4L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2003 MG ZR — PETROL, 1396cc. This vehicle has 76,698 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 7/21/2026, 11:40:01 AM
Registered in 2003, this Mg Zr with plate GY03 VCZ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2015.
Across its entire MOT history, this Mg has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)”.
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Common Problems: MG ZR
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The K-Series engine is prone to head gasket failure due to its small coolant capacity and plastic locating dowels that allow the head to shift.
- SCU / BCU Failure (Pektron)(Moderate)
Later models (2003+) use a Pektron SCU that controls windows, fobs, and wipers. It is notorious for relay failure.
- Worn Front Suspension(Moderate)
The front suspension bushes and ball joints wear out, leading to vague steering, knocking noises, and poor handling. This is a common MOT failure point and can be exacerbated by hard driving.
- Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
The ignition coil pack is known for failing on the ZR, causing misfires, rough running, and difficulty starting.
- Door Lock Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators, particularly on the driver's door, are known to fail, making it difficult to lock or unlock the car.
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