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AD03 HVT

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,539 mi
Last recorded111,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HVT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 111,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 93,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,013 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,644 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,644 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,149 miles

both front tyres low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see inner pads

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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AD03 HVT is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AD03 HVT, 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 AD03 HVT registered?

AD03 HVT is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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