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AK53 ODC

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,855 mi
Last recorded67,855 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ODC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer reluctor ring cracked

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer reluctor ring cracked

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,064 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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AK53 ODC is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK53 ODC, 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 AK53 ODC registered?

AK53 ODC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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