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DE03 LWF

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,229 mi
Last recorded83,229 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LWF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,024 miles

corrosion on under body

n/s/f tyre perished splitting and wearing low

o/s/f tyre perished splitting and wearing low

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,953 miles

battery loose

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,546 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

oil on engine and gearbox

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

surface corrosion to floor

various pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,889 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted to outter sills

play in o/s track rod end

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges and has sidewall damage

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted to outter sills

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,539 miles

both rear tyres worn on inners

rear anti roll bar link bushes cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery terminals loose

both rear tyres worn on inners

long handbrake travel

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar link bushes cracked

rear brakes imbalanced

sticker on windscreen out of swept area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,408 miles

engine oil leaks

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

power steering belt cracking

rear anti roll bar link bushes cracking

sills covered by trims

various pipes corroding

vehicle under tray lose

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,135 miles

Nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall (205/50V16)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,532 miles

Airbag warning light staying on

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,833 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,833 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge and splits to side wall

noise from nearside rear brake poss pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,518 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 32,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,407 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 LWF is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LWF, 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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DE03 LWF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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