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BU03 RZV

2003 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,877 mi
Last recorded95,877 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 RZV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,634 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,098 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,147 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,908 miles

corrosion hole in drivers side sill panel

Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,902 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion hole in drivers side rear sill panel

corrosion passenger side rear disc

play in passenger side rear track control arm

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,650 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering pulls to left when driving

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,958 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 84,948 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,449 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,359 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,359 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,861 miles

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

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

near side wiper blade worn

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BU03 RZV is a 2003 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 RZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 RZV registered?

BU03 RZV is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BU03 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 RZV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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