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2003 MG ZR 1.4L Petrol · ML03 GVV

ML03 GVV

2003 MG ZR (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 67,647 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
MG ZR
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
67,647 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Failed
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1396cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The roadworthiness of this MG ZR is currently uncertain due to a lack of MOT data for over four years. The last recorded test occurred in March 2022 at 67,647 miles, meaning the vehicle has not undergone an official inspection in its current operational state. While the history prior to 2022 showed intermittent passes, the repeated failures in early 2022 suggest a vehicle that struggled to meet minimum standards shortly before it fell out of test. The vehicle exhibits an exceptionally low mileage profile, covering only 67,647 miles over 23 years which averages to under 3,000 miles annually. The data shows a significant gap in usage between April 2019 at 47,122 miles and November 2020 at 57,365 miles, where the car covered 10,000 miles in roughly eighteen months. Such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as perished seals, bushings, and seized brake calipers, which are not necessarily reflected in the mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and suspension components, as these vehicles are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the long interval without a test, a check for brake fluid contamination and the condition of the timing belt is essential. The recurring failures in 2022 without specific recorded defects indicate the car may have suffered from minor mechanical issues that require immediate attention before the vehicle is considered roadworthy.
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ML03 GVV Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2022
  • 67,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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ML03 GVV MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zr (ML03 GVV) between January 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Tax Status Unknown
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