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DE03 LWS

2003 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,321 mi
Last recorded79,321 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LWS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 79,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,891 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,030 miles

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

both front wipers splitting and only just clearing screen

brake pedal rubber worn

front screen stone chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,287 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm & perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,859 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 25,859 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)

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

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 LWS is a 2003 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 LWS registered?

DE03 LWS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 LWS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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