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AJ52 APV

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 APV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 116,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 101,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 101,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 88,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,208 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s o/s rear bushes weak on trailing arms

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 28,532 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AJ52 APV is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ52 APV registered?

AJ52 APV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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