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AV03 XDD

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XDD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,240 miles

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,539 miles

Battery insecure.

Near side front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,701 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,895 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 57,895 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,499 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorating.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded and deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jan 2009 48,927 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,927 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,420 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,175 miles

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

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)

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

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 XDD is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV03 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

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

Is AV03 XDD safe to buy?

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