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DV03 FFC

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FFC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,816 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipe

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/ door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,808 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipe

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/ door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,298 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 54,291 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,601 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,973 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack but not showing cords

Fail 27 Oct 2014 39,970 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre starting to crack but not showing cords

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,795 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,975 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,847 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 34,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,086 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,230 miles

small cut to offside rear tyre outer side wall .

Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,373 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 FFC is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV03 FFC, 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 DV03 FFC registered?

DV03 FFC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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