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2003 MG ZS
General Information
- Registration SW53BWL
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZS
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,965 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
18 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 110,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,342 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,739 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,584 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 88,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,444 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,515 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,039 MI
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SW53BWL was registered on 2003-12-16
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