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AF03 VHL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,380 mi
Last recorded15,380 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VHL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,380 miles

nearside rear road spring not under load when rear of vehicle is jacked

slight corrosion on exhaust centre section

Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

nearside rear road spring not under load when rear of vehicle is jacked

slight corrosion on exhaust centre section

Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

nearside rear road spring not under load when rear of vehicle jacked up

slight corrosion on exhaust centre section

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,166 miles

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE RETAING BOLT LOSE N/S/R HAND BRAKE CABEL BRACKET BOLT MISSING

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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AF03 VHL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF03 VHL, 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 AF03 VHL registered?

AF03 VHL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VHL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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