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AF53 UWZ

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UWZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 100,303 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 92,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 91,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,890 miles

head gasket shows signs of leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,860 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

head gasket shows signs of leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,407 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish / crack

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,020 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,020 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cambelt cover missing

Pass 25 May 2011 65,617 miles

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

ns/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2007 39,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight tread seperation in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2007 39,576 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight tread seperation in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,713 miles

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

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 UWZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF53 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

AF53 UWZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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