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AW03 AOX

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AOX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2023 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Door handle deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion offside front floor

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 2 Jul 2022 97,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

front brake discs worn

offside rear door handle deteriorated

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 96,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 94,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Fail 11 May 2019 94,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 12 May 2018 92,791 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor section both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrule/union joint (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2017 91,336 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 May 2017 91,336 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 May 2016 90,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer door handles loose

Fail 9 May 2015 88,036 miles

Cntre exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 88,036 miles

Cntre exhaust section deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 82,871 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 77,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 71,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 63,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 55,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,909 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,909 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 37,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,149 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 6,060 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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AW03 AOX is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AW03 AOX, 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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AW03 AOX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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