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RF03 HLG

2003 MG Zr+ Td

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,017 mi
Last recorded77,017 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+ Td55,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HLG
MakeMG
ModelZr+ Td
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 77,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,014 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 7 May 2014 76,718 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 76,718 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 75,083 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2013 75,083 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,854 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight age cracking

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

Offside rear tyre slight age cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight age cracking

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

Offside rear tyre slight age cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,949 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 58,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 56,032 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr+ Td?

Based on 456 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,470
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
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RF03 HLG is a 2003 MG Zr+ Td in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr+ Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 55,672 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+ Td fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF03 HLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr+ Td typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr+ Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF03 HLG is a 2003 MG Zr+ Td, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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