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AV03 LCJ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,359 mi
Last recorded113,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LCJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 113,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" & 18" B (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall(205/40R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly damaged(deep)

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Significant corrosion near front subframe. rear mountings

Fail 10 Jul 2018 108,645 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected +ve battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly damaged(deep)

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Significant corrosion near front subframe. rear mountings

Fail 12 Jun 2018 108,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Clutch too (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected +ve battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected -ve battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump runs, but sounds very weak (3.5 (a))

ALL brake discs BADLY corroded/pitted

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2017 108,635 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,844 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,985 miles

exhaust rusty

washers req att

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,985 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

under side rusty

washers req att

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

s r s light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,655 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,695 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate detached from backing

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 LCJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV03 LCJ, 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 LCJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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