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AY53 YDZ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,432 mi
Last recorded84,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YDZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,432 miles

Offside headlight adjuster needs attention

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

engine management light

Fail 30 Sep 2017 84,186 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside headlight adjuster needs attention

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Oct 2015 60,724 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,839 miles

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

n/s/f washer blocked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 55,837 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f washer blocked

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,160 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 50,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,364 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 YDZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY53 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

AY53 YDZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AY53 YDZ safe to buy?

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