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DY53 AWP

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AWP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 97,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

underside corrodded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,238 miles

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corrodded

Offside Front drive shaft outer gater is leaking grease because steel clip is broken

Offside Rear steel broke pipe corrodded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside rusting

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,851 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 90,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise middle section corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,340 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,346 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,677 miles

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

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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DY53 AWP is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY53 AWP, 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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DY53 AWP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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