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DX03 TMY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,459 mi
Last recorded75,459 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 TMY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 75,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc is rusty, looks to have overheated at some point

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc is rusty and looks to have overheated at some point

Offside Rear brake pads look to have overheated at some point

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,718 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

air bag light does not illuminate

covers fitted to outer sill members

offside and nearside front floors corrosion

offside rear tyre splits in tread pattern

Fail 20 Oct 2015 71,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

air bag light does not illuminate

covers fitted to outer sill members

offside and nearside front floors corrosion

offside rear tyre splits in tread pattern

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,148 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,894 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,766 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)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,663 miles

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

PAS oil level low

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,774 miles

both front floors are rust corroded

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,286 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,922 miles

P A S fluid level low

P A S pump leaking oil

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

P A S fluid level low

P A S pump leaking oil

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sr tyre splitting on outer wall and edge of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,454 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 39,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DX03 TMY 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 61.1%.

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 DX03 TMY, 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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DX03 TMY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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