MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front chassis/floor pan area corroded
nearside parking brake poor
sill covers fitted
windscreen chipped
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers sun visor does not fold away fully
tread wearing low on both rear tyres
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's sun visor does not fold away fully - Driver's viiew of the road not obstructed
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's sun visor does not fold away fully - Driver's viiew of the road not obstructed
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chips in windscreen
cv gaiters perished
engine and gearbox oil leaks
front floors corroded
slight blow rear exhaust
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
chips in windscreen
cv gaiters perished and starting to split
front floor area's starting to corrode
heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks
slight blow rear exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front flexi exhaust in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
SRS light on
both front cv gaiters (outer) perished
chips in windscreen
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on outer edge
o/s/f ABS ring broken
o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Airbag Warning Light on
Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm Tread
Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm Tread
Offside Rear and Nearside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Airbag Warning Light on
Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm Tread
Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm Tread
Offside Rear and Nearside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre at 2mm on edge
offside front tyre at 2mm on edge
offside rear outer brake pad quite low
windscreen has damage outside swept area
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 YDL is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 AY53 YDL, 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 AY53 YDL registered?
AY53 YDL is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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