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AD03 HVV

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HVV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R wheel binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,249 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,431 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 67,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,093 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 43,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,872 miles

1.Both front tyres worn on outer edges †2.N/S/F tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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 HVV is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

AD03 HVV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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