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WV03 JUE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,076 mi
Last recorded108,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 JUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant leek

number playe lights blue

oil leek

Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,997 miles

front screen cracked along line of wiper blades

Fail 16 Nov 2013 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front screen cracked along line of wiper blades

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,138 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front tyres have 3mm tread on inner edges

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,970 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Front tyres have 3mm tread on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,113 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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WV03 JUE is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 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 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV03 JUE, 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 WV03 JUE registered?

WV03 JUE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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