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AV03 EUZ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EUZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 92,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 89,160 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 84,353 miles

both rear suspention arm bushes split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box and middle

Fail 9 May 2013 84,353 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear suspention arm bushes split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box and middle

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,309 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,309 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,592 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,713 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

front cv boots slightly perished

oil warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 64,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,167 miles

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

Has slight damage to offside front chassis rail

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Has slight damage to offside front chassis rail

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,952 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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AV03 EUZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV03 EUZ, 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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AV03 EUZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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