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AV53 NZD

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,267 mi
Last recorded66,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,267 miles

Brake discs all round becoming corroded

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge. Would advise replacement very soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside front mirror has temporary repair and becoming insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre age cracking on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,123 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre age cracking on tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,790 miles

Coolant radiator fins worn/corroded

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

Nearside mirror becoming insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2013 55,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant radiator fins worn/corroded

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

Nearside mirror becoming insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,916 miles

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

fron wheels possibly need re tracking, scrubbing inner edge off tyres

o/s rear brake pads breaking up. would advise replacement

o/s/f brake disc.outer face. only making contact on 50% of face

strong smell of petrol by tank area. no visable leak found

tyre size 205/50/16

Fail 30 May 2012 51,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

fron wheels possibly need re tracking, scrubbing inner edge off tyres

o/s/f brake disc.outer face. only making contact on 50% of face

strong smell of petrol by tank area. no visable leak found

tyre size 205/50/16

Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,878 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 31,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,752 miles

S.R.S lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Dec 2006 19,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

S.R.S lamp illuminated

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 NZD is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AV53 NZD, 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 AV53 NZD registered?

AV53 NZD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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