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AD03 USM

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,974 mi
Last recorded132,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 USM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 121,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 116,429 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 116,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 May 2014 111,526 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 111,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 97,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floor pans n/s and o/s slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,093 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 76,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,918 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,910 miles

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 USM is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USM, 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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AD03 USM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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