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AJ03 YNC

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,313 mi
Last recorded138,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YNC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,313 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 137,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering oil leak at front of engine (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush donut bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 x chips and light scratching (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front ediscs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 133,602 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 125,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 125,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 121,170 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 28 May 2013 121,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 9 May 2012 111,362 miles

Both front bonnet catches sticking making it difficult to secure the bonnet in the closed position

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear door handle insecure making if difficult to open from the outside

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light indicating a fault with the system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 111,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front bonnet catches sticking making it difficult to secure the bonnet in the closed position

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear door handle insecure making if difficult to open from the outside

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light indicating a fault with the system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,829 miles

srs airbag lamp on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 86,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

srs airbag lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,756 miles

N/s & O/s front tyres - wear on inside edge.

Slight judder detected durring brake test.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,399 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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AJ03 YNC is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ03 YNC, 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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AJ03 YNC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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