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AO53 UNN

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,931 mi
Last recorded117,931 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UNN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,931 miles

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 23 Nov 2015 117,931 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,209 miles

both front beam patterns weak

both rear metal pipes starting to corrode

front flexi pipe blowing slightly

surface rust on both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,210 miles

offside front washer jet inop

slight play in rear trailing arm bushs

Fail 15 Nov 2013 104,210 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front washer jet inop

slight play in rear trailing arm bushs

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,500 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,887 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 85,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,901 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

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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AO53 UNN is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 UNN, 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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AO53 UNN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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