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MF53 OYW

2003 MG Zs+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,299 mi
Last recorded32,299 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Zs+42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OYW
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to sidewall n,s front tyre

n,s rear tyre cracking/sidewall damage close to cords

o.s front tyre,n,s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o.s rear tyre cracking/damage to sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 15,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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MF53 OYW is a 2003 MG Zs+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 OYW, 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 MF53 OYW registered?

MF53 OYW is a 2003 MG Zs+, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is MF53 OYW safe to buy?

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