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AW03 EOB

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,503 miles

floor area coroded-engine mangment light on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 111,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

floor area coroded-engine mangment light on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,997 miles

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to sills

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 100,997 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to sills

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,773 miles

o/s handbrake not fully returning

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,331 miles

o/s handbrake not fully returning

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 EOB is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AW03 EOB, 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 AW03 EOB registered?

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

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