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BU03 AYV

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AYV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 110,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,980 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,978 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,779 miles

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

offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,202 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes.

SRS light stays on.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 85,197 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear tyres are different sizes.

SRS light stays on.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 83,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2011 77,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,043 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,238 miles

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 6 Feb 2007 28,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,053 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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BU03 AYV is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU03 AYV, 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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BU03 AYV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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