2003 MG ZS 2.0L Diesel · HG03 RVX
2003 MG ZS (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2003. Recorded mileage 65,997 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG03 RVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2025
- 65,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG03 RVX 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 (HG03 RVX) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HG03 RVX Mileage History
- 09/06/202363,770 mi
- 09/06/202363,777 mi+7 mi
- 21/05/202465,019 mi+1,242 mi
- 21/05/202465,019 mi
- 15/05/202565,997 mi+978 mi
Average of roughly 1,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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