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AW03 EPF

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EPF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 123,940 miles

rear tyres low o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2016 123,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear tyres low o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 116,637 miles

front floors corroded

osf abs ring slight damage

Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,723 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 102,723 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,714 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 102,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,530 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 80,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 68,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 55,214 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 55,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,326 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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AW03 EPF is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AW03 EPF, 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 AW03 EPF registered?

AW03 EPF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is AW03 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EPF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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