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AV53 KWW

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KWW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 85,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 80,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,834 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,909 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front ABS ring slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Front ABS ring slightly damaged

Offside Front wiper blade split

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coolant level low

Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc appears to have run hot (Disc red)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Screen washer jets weak

Offside Wiper blade split / smearing

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc appears to have run hot (Disc red)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Screen washer jets weak

Offside Wiper blade split / smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,063 miles

Engine noisy

Item removed from driver view

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Floor pan / chassis corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Floor pan / chassis corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2054517 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine noisy

Item removed from driver view

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Floor pan / chassis corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Floor pan / chassis corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres worn uneven

Vehicle undersealed restricting inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2014 48,571 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres worn uneven

Vehicle undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,746 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly and getting close to limit

Vehicle undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,568 miles

205/45/17 front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/f door handle insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel.minor cut on n/s/r inner tyre wall.rear tailbox pipe extensively corroded.

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 KWW is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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