2003 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · YW52 MYR
2003 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 57,208 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW52 MYR Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2012
- 57,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW52 MYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zs (YW52 MYR) between May 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2012 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)”.
YW52 MYR Mileage History
- 18/05/200619,266 mi
- 19/05/200619,266 mi
- 10/07/200723,742 mi+4,476 mi
- 11/09/200840,910 mi+17,168 mi
- 31/01/201150,766 mi+9,856 mi
- 04/03/201150,770 mi+4 mi
- 13/03/201257,208 mi+6,438 mi
Average of roughly 6,520 miles per year across 7 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
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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