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AV03 TOU

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,907 mi
Last recorded69,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TOU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,907 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,907 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,670 miles

adv illuminating strip lighting fitted to underside of vehicle.......

adv nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneaven......

adv rear exhaust flanges and joints corroded and poor ......

strongly adv blue illuminated washer jets fitted to vehicle.......

Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

adv illuminating strip lighting fitted to underside of vehicle.......

adv nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneaven......

adv rear exhaust flanges and joints corroded and poor ......

strongly adv blue illuminated washer jets fitted to vehicle.......

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,255 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,180 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 TOU is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

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

Is AV03 TOU safe to buy?

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