2003 MG ZS 2.0L Diesel · AX53 DMY
2003 MG ZS (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 102,851 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX53 DMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 102,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX53 DMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zs (AX53 DMY) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear section of exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
AX53 DMY Mileage History
- 25/01/202492,461 mi
- 31/01/202492,474 mi+13 mi
- 29/01/202597,684 mi+5,210 mi
- 30/01/202597,705 mi+21 mi
- 18/02/2026102,851 mi+5,146 mi
Average of roughly 5,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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