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AV53 RZJ

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,819 mi
Last recorded48,819 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RZJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 48,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 35,481 miles

205/40 17 wheels and tyres fitted to front and 205/50 16 wheels and tyres on rear

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205/40 17 wheels and tyres fitted to front and 205/50 16 wheels and tyres on rear

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f Abs ring split.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,721 miles

engine management light is on

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 RZJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

AV53 RZJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 RZJ safe to buy?

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