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DE03 LWP

2003 MG Z

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,223 mi
Last recorded55,223 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LWP
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,750 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,658 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,729 miles

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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DE03 LWP is a 2003 MG Z in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE03 LWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE03 LWP registered?

DE03 LWP is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is DE03 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 LWP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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