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AW03 EKM

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EKM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,256 miles

Emissions not tested lambda failure due to exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front jacking areas (sill covers fitted) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 20 Feb 2017 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,284 miles

split in N/S front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,592 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,622 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,622 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,660 miles

exhaust showing slight external corrosion

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,361 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,327 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,323 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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AW03 EKM is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AW03 EKM, 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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AW03 EKM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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