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AD53 UFV

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,691 mi
Last recorded64,691 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UFV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,691 miles

Exhaust corroding

Handbrake low effort

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 43,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 42,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,415 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 40,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,369 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AD53 UFV is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD53 UFV, 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 AD53 UFV registered?

AD53 UFV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AD53 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 UFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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