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DV52 DCZ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DCZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,088 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,801 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,435 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,073 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,628 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 49,502 miles

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

both nearside and offside abs rings split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,809 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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DV52 DCZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV52 DCZ, 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 DV52 DCZ registered?

DV52 DCZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DV52 DCZ safe to buy?

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