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VU03 UNR

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,328 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

metal front brake pipes covered

Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

50% of the high level stop not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,488 miles

Catalytic converter (exhaust) rattling, possibly braeking up.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,415 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspension low, advise pump up

Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspension low, advise pump up

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,278 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,430 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 28,181 miles

both front tyrese wearing inner edges

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 UNR is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 UNR, 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.

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What year was VU03 UNR registered?

VU03 UNR is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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