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AV53 RXL

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

102,907 mi
Last recorded102,907 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RXL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,907 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 1 Feb 2020 102,675 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some corrosion on tank filler neck pipes

some corrosion on underside

some wear on front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2019 95,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riggers to floor pans both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some corrosion on tank filler neck pipes

some corrosion on underside

some wear on front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,111 miles

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,782 miles

both rear tyres low [2.5-3mm]

some general corrosion [underside] in keeping with age

some wear in some suspension bushes

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Fail 20 Jan 2017 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

both rear tyres low [2.5-3mm]

some general corrosion [underside] in keeping with age

some wear in some suspension bushes

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,116 miles

oil leak

some general corrosion on underside

Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak

some general corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,613 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort sightly low

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear handbrake effort sightly low

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,890 miles

some surfase corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

some surfase corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,937 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,937 miles

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

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

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

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

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight wear in some suspension bushes

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,252 miles

slight hand brake travel

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 16 Oct 2009 28,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,245 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 17 Oct 2008 26,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,950 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2006 17,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RXL is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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