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DV03 FEF

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,835 mi
Last recorded131,835 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FEF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 131,835 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,825 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 126,763 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 115,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 115,595 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,604 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 107,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,245 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2011 99,138 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,758 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2008 64,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,824 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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DV03 FEF is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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