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AV53 KSY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KSY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 58,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,822 miles

Body has slight corrosion andar body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,345 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber split

o/s/f abs tone wheel has a small split, but abs/brake operation is working fine

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,700 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,253 miles

N/S/R fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV53 KSY 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 78.6%.

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 AV53 KSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 KSY registered?

AV53 KSY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AV53 KSY safe to buy?

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