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AV53 CKK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CKK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,746 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 99,542 miles

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2017 91,240 miles

cv joints noisy rear bushes perrished

Pass 11 May 2016 84,372 miles

slight ex blow front imballance rear brakes

Pass 7 May 2015 75,139 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped on nearside

Pass 15 May 2014 70,993 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 70,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,964 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

long handbrake travel

rear tyres worn on inner tread

slight weep from o/s outer c.v gaiter

stone chip on screen

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,381 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc.s worn

slight weep from o/s c,v gaiter

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,071 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 8,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 8,802 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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AV53 CKK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 CKK, 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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AV53 CKK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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