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AV03 MVM

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,447 miles

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,606 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,146 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,146 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,815 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,445 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 MVM is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV03 MVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 MVM registered?

AV03 MVM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AV03 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 MVM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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