2003 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · WP03 EHG
2003 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 90,011 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP03 EHG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/01/2023
- 90,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP03 EHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zs (WP03 EHG) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WP03 EHG Mileage History
- 06/01/202283,916 mi
- 18/01/202390,011 mi+6,095 mi
Average of roughly 5,907 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The Variable Intake System (VIS) motors on the 2.5 V6 fail, leaving the butterfly valves stuck in one position.
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- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
The front suspension bushes wear prematurely, leading to vague steering, knocking noises over bumps, and uneven tyre wear. This is a common MOT failure point.
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