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AV03 TVY

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,305 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front,near jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,203 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front,near jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,680 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion underside to body and structure

Corrosion underside to most components but not considered excsssive at time of test

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and system corroded

Front tyre valves cracked and perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Offside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted unable to asses

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump damp with oil

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Suspension and steering component bushes and dust covers worn and perished

Windscreen chipped

underbody body freshlyundersealed makeing hard to inspect

Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion underside to body and structure

Corrosion underside to most components but not considered excsssive at time of test

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and system corroded

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

Front tyre valves cracked and perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear child seat fitted

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

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

Offside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted unable to asses

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump damp with oil

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Suspension and steering component bushes and dust covers worn and perished

Windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,258 miles

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear ns os lower arms main rubber bushes worn slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

rear ns os lower arms main rubber bushes worn slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,636 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear discs worn slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,247 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,668 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 TVY is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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