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AK53 WZU

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WZU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 129,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,048 miles

Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 11,485 miles

1/ both front tyres near limits and worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2018 114,681 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1/ both front tyres near limits and worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,923 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,258 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 66,662 miles

N/S/F,future brake station service advisable.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,662 miles

N/S/F,future brake station service advisable.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 55,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside screen wiper deteriorated

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

both rear tyre treads cracked

front discs lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,822 miles

rear tyre treads cracked

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,442 miles

all tyre treads cracked †o/s/f tyre on 2mm †n/s/f tyre on 3mm

unable to see inner pads

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 WZU is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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