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DV03 FRD

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,557 mi
Last recorded142,557 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,557 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 121,013 miles

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

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

sidewalls perished both front tyres.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 104,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat damaged

front discs heat shield slightly deterioated

slight surface corrosion under body

Fail 19 Jun 2014 104,250 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat damaged

front discs heat shield slightly deterioated

slight surface corrosion under body

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,831 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm slightly deteriorated.Offside front tyre inner wall minor cracks.Offside frnt track rod end cover slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf inner tie rod slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,079 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 73,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,946 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

see checklist 44009

Fail 13 May 2009 55,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

see checklist 44009

Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,508 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,477 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 FRD is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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