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AV53 WVW

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,190 mi
Last recorded136,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,190 miles

hand brake effort just ok for mot

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,678 miles

front exhaust mount broke

hand brake effort poor just good enough for mot

Fail 5 Oct 2017 130,663 miles

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

front exhaust mount broke

hand brake effort poor just good enough for mot

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,663 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 115,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,200 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,110 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,726 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 103,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,338 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,523 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 84,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,079 miles

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 WVW is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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