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AV53 SXL

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,724 mi
Last recorded42,724 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2010 42,724 miles

Unable to see both locking devices for bottom balljoints

Fail 27 Aug 2010 42,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to see both locking devices for bottom balljoints

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,552 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,552 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,097 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,097 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,060 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads 3mm

slight binding at nearside rear brake

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 SXL is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXL, 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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What year was AV53 SXL registered?

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

Is AV53 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SXL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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