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VU03 FZV

2003 MG Zt+

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+50,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FZV
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,040 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 70,644 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,924 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 59,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,444 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
8,174
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Registration plate lamp not working 55
brake disc excessively pitted 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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VU03 FZV is a 2003 MG Zt+ in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,194 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 Zt+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 FZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU03 FZV?

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What year was VU03 FZV registered?

VU03 FZV is a 2003 MG Zt+, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VU03 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 FZV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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