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AV53 RYJ

2003 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,961 mi
Last recorded140,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RYJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 129,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 123,079 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 123,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,933 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 106,933 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,105 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 RYJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

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

Is AV53 RYJ safe to buy?

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