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SH53 EDK

2003 MG Zs+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,365 mi
Last recorded49,365 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 MG Zs+42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EDK
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,278 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SH53 EDK is a 2003 MG Zs+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH53 EDK, 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

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What year was SH53 EDK registered?

SH53 EDK is a 2003 MG Zs+, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SH53 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 EDK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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