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AW03 EOS

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EOS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has 2 cuts in outer sidewall that appear to have been glued up

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has 2 cuts in outer sidewall that appear to have been glued up

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,043 miles

arch mark on windscreen advise new screen

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 EOS is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

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

Is AW03 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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