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AV03 XDF

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,281 mi
Last recorded77,281 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XDF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 77,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,281 miles

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

Front brake disc's has wear

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc's has wear

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,135 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,135 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,767 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 44,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,232 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2006 29,838 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 XDF is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

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

Is AV03 XDF safe to buy?

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