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AF03 UPW

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UPW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,529 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 106,529 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2014 100,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre vcracking in tread area

Pass 16 Feb 2014 100,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre vcracking in tread area

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,867 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 83,854 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,736 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 35,362 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn †unable to see inner pads †pads low †stone chips to screen

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,250 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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AF03 UPW is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF03 UPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 UPW registered?

AF03 UPW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AF03 UPW safe to buy?

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