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DF53 VPP

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VPP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,646 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,282 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded and showing signs of past fuel weepage , no visible leak yet

Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler pipe corroded and showing signs of past fuel weepage , no visible leak yet

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,988 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Nov 2016 61,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,983 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 48,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,728 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,043 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,854 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 26,031 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,031 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,351 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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DF53 VPP is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF53 VPP, 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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DF53 VPP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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