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FH03 ZVU

2003 MG Zr+

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+40,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ZVU
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before mid box (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 90,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before mid box (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,529 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield insecure

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield insecure

general underbody corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,024 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,486 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,836 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,719 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,984 miles

heatshield insecure on front pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,899 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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FH03 ZVU is a 2003 MG Zr+ in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 40,110 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH03 ZVU, 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 FH03 ZVU registered?

FH03 ZVU is a 2003 MG Zr+, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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