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AJ53 NLE

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NLE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 130,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 130,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,342 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 115,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,319 miles

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front floors have slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front floors have slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,910 miles

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,583 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)

SRS light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 83,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

SRS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,123 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,116 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 49,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,011 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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AJ53 NLE is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ53 NLE, 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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AJ53 NLE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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