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AY53 YDL

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YDL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,021 miles

front chassis/floor pan area corroded

nearside parking brake poor

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,736 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 102,736 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,690 miles

chips in windscreen

cv gaiters perished

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front floors corroded

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,994 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,409 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,259 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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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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