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AP53 EVN

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EVN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 156,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR AROUND MAIN BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 155,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR AROUND MAIN BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 147,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 147,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,604 miles

Vehicle has corrosion near/side sill not within 30cm of a prescribed area near/side

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 138,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has corrosion near/side sill not within 30cm of a prescribed area near/side

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,060 miles

N/s/r wheel bearing slight rough in rotation

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 129,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Lever arm on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

N/s/r wheel bearing slight rough in rotation

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 110,159 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,576 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front exhaust heat shield insucure

Lower engine stabilizer mounting slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting perished

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,562 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Front exhaust heat shield insucure

Lower engine stabilizer mounting slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,074 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Lower engine stabilizer mounting slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,760 miles

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

Both outer drive shaft gaitors perished

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,746 miles

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

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

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

Both outer drive shaft gaitors perished

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,909 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front numberplate cracked.

N/s/f spotlamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s & n/s front tyre inner edges worn.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,008 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 32,450 miles

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,168 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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AP53 EVN is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP53 EVN, 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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AP53 EVN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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