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AV03 PZS

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 124,048 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,240 miles

both front floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,313 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 104,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,220 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 99,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,244 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake squealing a bit

offside front tyre side wall poor

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,514 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,514 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 62,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2008 53,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 42,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,252 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 PZS is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PZS, 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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What year was AV03 PZS registered?

AV03 PZS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AV03 PZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 PZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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