2003 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · AV53 KKE
2003 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 120,201 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 KKE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2022
- 120,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 KKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zs (AV53 KKE) between September 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))”.
AV53 KKE Mileage History
- 08/09/200632,752 mi
- 08/09/200632,752 mi
- 14/12/200742,175 mi+9,423 mi
- 19/02/200948,594 mi+6,419 mi
- 19/02/200948,594 mi
- 10/02/201056,006 mi+7,412 mi
- 03/02/201160,532 mi+4,526 mi
- 28/01/201265,923 mi+5,391 mi
- 26/01/201372,203 mi+6,280 mi
- 26/01/201372,203 mi
- 12/02/201477,193 mi+4,990 mi
- 13/02/201477,200 mi+7 mi
- 29/01/201583,432 mi+6,232 mi
- 29/01/201583,432 mi
- 05/02/201689,574 mi+6,142 mi
- 05/02/201689,576 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/201796,859 mi+7,283 mi
- 23/01/2018100,788 mi+3,929 mi
- 21/02/2019106,907 mi+6,119 mi
- 21/02/2019106,907 mi
- 18/02/2020111,925 mi+5,018 mi
- 20/02/2020111,925 mi
- 20/02/2020111,925 mi
- 17/02/2021113,480 mi+1,555 mi
- 01/02/2022120,201 mi+6,721 mi
Average of roughly 5,678 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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