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AV53 KXB

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,332 miles

handbrake travels high

Fail 28 Jun 2014 91,332 miles

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

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

handbrake travels high

Pass 22 Jun 2013 81,198 miles

handbrake travels high recomend adjustment

nsf washer not working on 1 jet

Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,048 miles

1 jet on nsf washer not working

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,048 miles

1 jet on nsf washer not working

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,289 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,787 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,513 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 KXB is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey 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 AV53 KXB, 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 AV53 KXB registered?

AV53 KXB is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AV53 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 KXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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