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EA53 OHN

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OHN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,878 miles

o/s/f abs relucter ring tooth missing

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,827 miles

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

o/s/f abs relucter ring tooth missing

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,237 miles

o/s/front a.b.s. ring is cracked

slight loss of grease from o/s/f c/v gater

Fail 8 Oct 2013 87,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

RH outer drive shaft gaiter slight leakof grease from clip but no dirt ingress

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

RH outer drive shaft gaiter slight leakof grease from clip but no dirt ingress

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,910 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 84,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 81,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,055 miles

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

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

o/s front a.b.s ring is split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,650 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres - side wall cracks

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,700 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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EA53 OHN is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EA53 OHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA53 OHN?

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What year was EA53 OHN registered?

EA53 OHN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EA53 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 OHN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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