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AD03 XDB

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,002 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to RH and LH rubber hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wing near subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill corroded near suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RH and LH pipes to flexible hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill corroded to excess near suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,380 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,469 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,973 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,515 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,513 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,109 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 28,054 miles

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

exhaust system is badly corroded

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,338 miles

slight underbody corrosion in various places

small cracks on all four tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,707 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,677 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,511 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 XDB is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

AD03 XDB is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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