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DU03 YVL

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 140,793 miles

slight deteriation to n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 11 May 2016 140,791 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight deteriation to n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 9 May 2015 137,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 136,164 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 136,161 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 132,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light illuminated

Fail 21 Dec 2012 132,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 127,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 127,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 120,157 miles

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

Windscreen has damage in zone A but not affecting view

Fail 23 Sep 2010 120,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage in zone A but not affecting view

Pass 11 May 2009 106,892 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 106,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,740 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 92,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,905 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 YVL is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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