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DA03 EJY

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,896 mi
Last recorded97,896 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EJY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,896 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 81,948 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,963 miles

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)

coolant leak from thermostat area

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,812 miles

oil leak around oil filter

rear exhaust fouling back bumper

stone chips and small cracks on zone B of windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2008 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak around oil filter

rear exhaust fouling back bumper

stone chips and small cracks on zone B of windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,501 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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DA03 EJY is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA03 EJY, 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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DA03 EJY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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