2003 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · GM03 FNG
2003 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 117,702 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM03 FNG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 117,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM03 FNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zs (GM03 FNG) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GM03 FNG Mileage History
- 04/07/2022110,597 mi
- 18/07/2022110,675 mi+78 mi
- 24/07/2023110,767 mi+92 mi
- 16/06/2025117,702 mi+6,935 mi
Average of roughly 2,407 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
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