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WV03 NWU

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,963 mi
Last recorded80,963 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 NWU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 80,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 80,963 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 74,469 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 74,434 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 67,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 67,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,483 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,311 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 NWU is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWU, 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

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What year was WV03 NWU registered?

WV03 NWU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WV03 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 NWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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