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VA03 GHU

2003 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,311 mi
Last recorded60,311 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 GHU
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,680 miles

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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VA03 GHU is a 2003 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA03 GHU, 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 VA03 GHU registered?

VA03 GHU is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is VA03 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 GHU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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