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DN03 UHJ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 UHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,385 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,915 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)

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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DN03 UHJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DN03 UHJ, 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 DN03 UHJ registered?

DN03 UHJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is DN03 UHJ safe to buy?

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