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AY03 YOH

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YOH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,776 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,487 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 74,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel slight binding

offside parking brake low efficiency

Fail 15 May 2013 74,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel slight binding

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,961 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,972 miles

both outer cv boots starting to split

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall and worn slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre under inflated

tracking

Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer cv boots starting to split

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall and worn slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre under inflated

tracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,233 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 17 Apr 2009 52,261 miles

Advise movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,486 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,364 miles

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

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

plastic over sills

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,226 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)

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 YOH is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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