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DS03 UZE

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UZE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver seat runner bolt slightly loose

n/s/f and o/s/f floor slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge / cut on inner wall / nail in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 99,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant radiator fans not working

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,193 miles

slight exhaust blow fron area

Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,913 miles

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

slight exhaust blow fron area

Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,720 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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DS03 UZE is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS03 UZE, 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 DS03 UZE registered?

DS03 UZE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DS03 UZE safe to buy?

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