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DY52 NTU

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,879 mi
Last recorded57,879 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,879 miles

both front tyres worn edges low

front floors corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn edges low

front floors corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,789 miles

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

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

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, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside dip beam pattern deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

slight scoring front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,962 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside dip beam pattern deteriorated

slight scoring on front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,159 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside dip beam pattern deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,729 miles

Front brake discs slight wear

Nearside front brake disc slight scoring

Fail 14 Sep 2010 37,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,643 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,927 miles

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

offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Sep 2008 25,101 miles

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

N/s windscreen washer jet reduced flow and slight leak at connector

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust system heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,101 miles

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

N/s windscreen washer jet reduced flow and slight leak at connector

Rear exhaust system heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,096 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,784 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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DY52 NTU is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY52 NTU, 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 DY52 NTU registered?

DY52 NTU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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