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AD03 VCW

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,675 mi
Last recorded130,675 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VCW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,675 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 120,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Tyres cracking with fatigue

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded,

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 120,703 miles

Front Tyres cracking with fatigue

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded,

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 101,418 miles

front underside corroded (lower bulkhead/floor)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 101,417 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

front underside corroded (lower bulkhead/floor)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,960 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 82,147 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,203 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 VCW is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

AD03 VCW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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