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DA52 JVO

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 JVO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,156 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear discs slight corroded

front cv boots perished

front drop link bushs perished

front rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,391 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 79,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,275 miles

oil and coolent loss from engine.

rhf tyre just worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,275 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil and coolent loss from engine.

rhf tyre just worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,972 miles

Hand brake on locking out limits

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,984 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak rear silencer in poor condition rear axle bushes worn rear brake eff low??

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,236 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 22,356 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,356 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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DA52 JVO is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA52 JVO, 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 DA52 JVO registered?

DA52 JVO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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