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DE03 EWM

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EWM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,568 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,518 miles

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,065 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 64,057 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 53,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 53,928 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,108 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 43,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,446 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 EWM is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DE03 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

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

Is DE03 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 EWM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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