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DE53 JFF

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JFF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 100,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension corroded front &rear

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point and strengthening corner point near front subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,085 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,539 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,431 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,576 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

both rear tyres low on tread 3mm

hanbrake holding at top

nearside gearbox to driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,227 miles

handbrake holding at the top

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,459 miles

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

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

front discs warped and rear discs squealing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

front discs warped and rear discs squealing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,664 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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DE53 JFF is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE53 JFF, 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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DE53 JFF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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