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DG03 MKV

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MKV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 83,114 miles

exhaust front flex worn to excess but not blowing.

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 23 May 2015 83,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust front flex worn to excess but not blowing.

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 15 May 2014 76,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 75,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 70,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 70,221 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 63,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 57,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,627 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,288 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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DG03 MKV is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DG03 MKV, 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 DG03 MKV registered?

DG03 MKV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DG03 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 MKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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