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AV53 OXK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,519 mi
Last recorded115,519 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OXK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 115,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 114,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have slight perish cracks

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 105,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,340 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,544 miles

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

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 OXK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV53 OXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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