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AD03 VDY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,021 mi
Last recorded48,021 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VDY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,021 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,707 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,361 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2007 36,355 miles

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)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,429 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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AD03 VDY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 AD03 VDY, 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 AD03 VDY registered?

AD03 VDY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AD03 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VDY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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