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AV03 MVF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,415 mi
Last recorded55,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MVF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system dereriorated

Tread running off inner edge on both front tyres

Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,327 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system dereriorated

Tread running off inner edge on both front tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 41,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,024 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,886 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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AV03 MVF 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 88.9%.

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 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 AV03 MVF, 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 AV03 MVF registered?

AV03 MVF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AV03 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 MVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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