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BG03 VBY

2003 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VBY
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 91,975 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,335 miles

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

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

signs of wear front offside tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,157 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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BG03 VBY is a 2003 MG Z in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 VBY registered?

BG03 VBY is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BG03 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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