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DE03 NLF

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 NLF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,920 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion forming on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion forming on under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion forming on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion forming on under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint & bracket broken (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 81,903 miles

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear stabiliser bush (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint & bracket broken (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorating & bracket broken (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear various parts of chassis & sills & suspension corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 74,383 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorating & bracket broken (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear various parts of chassis & sills & suspension corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion to inner sills & parts of chassis

Fail 28 Nov 2015 65,835 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion to inner sills & parts of chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 50,726 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,295 miles

N/S/F cv grease on abs sensor

N/S/F tyre worn on outer side wall

O/S/F tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F cv grease on abs sensor

N/S/F tyre worn on outer side wall

O/S/F tyre starting to crack on tread

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 39,216 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,266 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 NLF is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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