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AY03 YRE

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YRE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,749 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,713 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,713 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,431 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,456 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,657 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 21,657 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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 YRE is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRE, 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 AY03 YRE registered?

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

Is AY03 YRE safe to buy?

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