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2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,386 mi
Last recorded131,386 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FCC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 131,386 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 123,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake dragging

Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,830 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 119,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,057 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,268 miles

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 104,268 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 93,234 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs warn

Pass 9 May 2011 93,234 miles

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

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

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

front discs warn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,236 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,788 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,788 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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DV03 FCC is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV03 FCC, 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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DV03 FCC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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