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AD03 XDJ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XDJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,312 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs starting to wear

both n/s tyres starting to wear/worn

management light on

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear brakes noisey when rotated

sill covers

Fail 7 Dec 2011 90,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs starting to wear

both n/s tyres starting to wear/worn

management light on

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear brakes noisey when rotated

sill covers

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box rubber mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

backbox knocking on bumper

coolant leak from radiator

engine management lamp on

front brakes worn

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box rubber mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

backbox knocking on bumper

coolant leak from radiator

engine management lamp on

front brakes worn

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,463 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,029 miles

play in NSF wheel bearing.

Fail 31 May 2007 21,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

play in NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,976 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 XDJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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