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AY03 WEW

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,959 mi
Last recorded220,959 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WEW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 220,959 miles

vehicle is in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2019 216,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 211,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 207,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 200,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 191,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 182,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 166,079 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,242 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 134,838 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 134,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BEAM PATTERN POOR...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 134,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TOP ENGINE BAR BOLT LOOSE...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 121,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

number plates lifting

Pass 6 Dec 2008 121,337 miles

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

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

number plates lifting

Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,265 miles

n/s/f tyre 4.5mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm †

o/s/f tyre 3.0mm †

o/s/r tyre 6.0mm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,104 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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AY03 WEW is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY03 WEW, 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 AY03 WEW registered?

AY03 WEW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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