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AV03 XAR

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,006 mi
Last recorded64,006 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper damged/repaired with tape

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper damged/repaired with tape

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,442 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre low on pressure

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,643 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front door outer handle slightly insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,643 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front door outer handle slightly insecure

rear brake balance high on RBT

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,981 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,210 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 XAR is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

AV03 XAR is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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