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AV53 OZC

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,564 mi
Last recorded100,564 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OZC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sills have covers obscuring inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,847 miles

FUEL LINES CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,924 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,052 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,601 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,314 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,348 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

no spare wheel

stone chips to screen

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,757 miles

both front tyres devoide of tread on inner edges but still meet pass requirements at time of test.(Check again very soon to make sure the cords are not showing)

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 OZC is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZC, 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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AV53 OZC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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