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VU03 UNL

2003 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,867 mi
Last recorded44,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UNL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2020 44,867 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,938 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,214 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,101 miles

emil light on

suspension low offside

Fail 3 Jul 2013 33,101 miles

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

emil light on

front brake discs badly worn

suspension low offside

Pass 11 May 2012 32,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,803 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,691 miles

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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VU03 UNL is a 2003 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU03 UNL, 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 VU03 UNL registered?

VU03 UNL is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is VU03 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 UNL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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