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AF53 YDX

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YDX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chip in zone 'B'

Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side considerably lower than n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chip in zone 'B'

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,561 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,538 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery flat

rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,635 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not to cords

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,635 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,068 miles

1) O/S/F and N/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

2) N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,321 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 57,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,793 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1) N/S rear tyre close to limit.

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 YDX is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YDX, 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 AF53 YDX registered?

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

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