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DE03 EWK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,128 mi
Last recorded104,128 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EWK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,128 miles

front floorpan corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,128 miles

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

front floorpan corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 101,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,062 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,627 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking starting on n/s/f tyre [advise new tyre]

Fail 8 Nov 2012 88,619 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking starting on n/s/f tyre [advise new tyre]

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,596 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,765 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on.

both floors at front corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,421 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,344 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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DE03 EWK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE03 EWK, 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 DE03 EWK registered?

DE03 EWK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DE03 EWK safe to buy?

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