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AV53 SVR

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,854 mi
Last recorded112,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SVR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,010 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,215 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,907 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,907 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,727 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,124 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,110 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly (205/50x16),may cause road noise.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,467 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 15,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SVR is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

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

Is AV53 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SVR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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