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EA53 ZTY

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZTY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,722 miles

diesel smell around engine but no leaks visible

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,722 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs and pads scored and low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,163 miles

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

front pipe loose at flexi joint

Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front pipe loose at flexi joint

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,951 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 ZTY is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA53 ZTY, 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 EA53 ZTY registered?

EA53 ZTY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is EA53 ZTY safe to buy?

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