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AV03 XBD

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,692 mi
Last recorded95,692 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XBD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 95,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 95,692 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 92,436 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 92,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2013 86,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 79,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 79,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,872 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,039 miles

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

both wiper blads split

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,127 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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AV03 XBD is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV03 XBD, 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 AV03 XBD registered?

AV03 XBD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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