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AJ53 NME

2003 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NME
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,380 miles

all tyres required shortly

Fail 14 Nov 2018 101,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres required shortly

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,581 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 95,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,218 miles

Front both wiper blades worn

Front exhaust flexy joint worn

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front washer jet needs adjustment

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

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

Front both wiper blades worn

Front exhaust flexy joint worn

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front washer jet needs adjustment

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,099 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 85,099 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,643 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 79,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,446 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,635 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,970 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 47,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,014 miles

Front 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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AJ53 NME is a 2003 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ53 NME, 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 NME is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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