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DV03 KMY

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KMY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,181 miles

gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f tyre crcked

n/s/r tyre cracked and stepped

o/s/f tyre crcked

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f tyre crcked

n/s/r tyre cracked and stepped

o/s/f tyre crcked

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2015 63,174 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape

offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Fail 12 May 2015 63,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape

offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,702 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 50,834 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 50,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 46,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 46,364 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

srs light illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,155 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 44,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 37,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,363 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 34,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,834 miles

front tyre walls slightly damaged o/s +n/s

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 KMY is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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