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SV03 SXM

2003 MG Zr+

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,958 mi
Last recorded49,958 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+40,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 SXM
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,689 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

left hand front tyre worn on outer edge and near legal limit

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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SV03 SXM is a 2003 MG Zr+ in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV03 SXM, 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

How do I check the history of SV03 SXM?

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What year was SV03 SXM registered?

SV03 SXM is a 2003 MG Zr+, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is SV03 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 SXM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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