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DG03 ZZT

2003 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ZZT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,657 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 103,538 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2014 103,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2014 103,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2013 96,899 miles

1 corrosionj front ns os to rear 2 corrosion fuel pipes 3corrosion under car

Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 corrosionj front ns os to rear 2 corrosion fuel pipes 3corrosion under car

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre on inner wall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2012 93,263 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre on inner wall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,023 miles

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

front floor pans corroded / rear of front suspension

slight damage to side wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,014 miles

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

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

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

front floor pans corroded / rear of front suspension

slight damage to side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,974 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,288 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,352 miles

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

o/s rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,838 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 43,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 ZZT is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DG03 ZZT, 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 DG03 ZZT registered?

DG03 ZZT is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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