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AD53 UGA

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,387 mi
Last recorded123,387 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UGA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,600 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 69,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slighty steppping on inner

Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slighty steppping on inner

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,427 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,491 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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AD53 UGA is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD53 UGA, 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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AD53 UGA is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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