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AX53 DMY

2003 MG ZS

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,851 mi
Last recorded102,851 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DMY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,851 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC FACE CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON 16% MINIMUM

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 97,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 92,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear section of exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily rusted faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily rusted faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,863 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor section both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,298 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot small pin hole in the boot

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres slight misshapen on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,966 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,335 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 23,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,084 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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AX53 DMY is a 2003 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX53 DMY, 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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What year was AX53 DMY registered?

AX53 DMY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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