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AP52 GVY

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,424 mi
Last recorded115,424 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GVY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,424 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,508 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,508 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,499 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,378 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer door handle slightly insecure

offside and nearside front tyres feathering on inner edges

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

unable to check to outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,601 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer door handle slightly insecure

offside and nearside front tyres feathering on inner edges

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

unable to check to outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 52,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

s.r.s. (airbag) light stays on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,486 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

back tyres are worn on outre wall

Pass 27 Jan 2007 29,740 miles

rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,686 miles

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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AP52 GVY is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP52 GVY, 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 AP52 GVY registered?

AP52 GVY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AP52 GVY safe to buy?

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