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DE53 YOO

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,399 mi
Last recorded93,399 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,399 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,399 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,144 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,608 miles

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

n/s wing mirror glass broken

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,335 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 YOO is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YOO, 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 DE53 YOO registered?

DE53 YOO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is DE53 YOO safe to buy?

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