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DU03 VEY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VEY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 136,713 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing.

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

front and rear brake discs rusty.

front and rear floors rusty.

front washers partially blocked.

n/s/f top and bottom ball joint gaiters cracked.

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

rear exhaust clamp corroded and slight blow.

rear metal brake pipes rusty.

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 12 May 2015 136,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing.

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

front and rear brake discs rusty.

front and rear floors rusty.

front washers partially blocked.

n/s/f top and bottom ball joint gaiters cracked.

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

rear exhaust clamp corroded and slight blow.

rear metal brake pipes rusty.

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 136,618 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Drivers Window Does Not Open.

Fuel Pipes Next To Tank Corroded.

N/S/R Brake Disc Corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 133,803 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Pipe Fouling Anti-Roll Bar.

Various Places Under Vehicle Corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 133,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Pipe Fouling Anti-Roll Bar.

Various Places Under Vehicle Corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,292 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 122,680 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 122,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,318 miles

o/s/r exhaust box and tail rubber mountings slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 106,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r exhaust box and tail rubber mountings slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,432 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 82,432 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 64,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,463 miles

rear exhaust corroding and beginning to blow

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,126 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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DU03 VEY is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DU03 VEY, 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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DU03 VEY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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