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AD03 HVU

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,435 mi
Last recorded160,435 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 160,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 149,940 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 144,609 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 129,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 129,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,701 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,701 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,958 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 81,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r brake effort low

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,557 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm †o/s/r tyre on 3mm †both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape †unable to see inner brake pads †rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,330 miles

front disc's lipped

front pads getting low

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AD03 HVU is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 HVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AD03 HVU registered?

AD03 HVU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 HVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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