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AF53 TGZ

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,807 mi
Last recorded112,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TGZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 112,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,807 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 97,352 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 97,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn unevenly (out of shape)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,520 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 60,917 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,917 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,682 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 44,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

heater switch fault

ignition switch fault

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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AF53 TGZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF53 TGZ, 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 AF53 TGZ registered?

AF53 TGZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 TGZ safe to buy?

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