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EB53 EAB

2003 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,718 mi
Last recorded140,718 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB53 EAB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 140,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 118,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,076 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,951 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,901 miles

Exhaust flexi detriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi detriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,853 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,601 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,287 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Small split in inner wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,350 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,974 miles

All tyre treads wareing low.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,657 miles

Nearside Front 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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EB53 EAB is a 2003 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 EB53 EAB, 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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EB53 EAB is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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