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AU53 ZGV

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,856 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,856 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 35,681 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded rear

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,804 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 30,797 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 28,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 27,145 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,965 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,978 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)

front and rear tyres cracking in tread.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 12,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres cracking in 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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AU53 ZGV is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU53 ZGV, 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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AU53 ZGV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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