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AW03 AZP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,378 mi
Last recorded85,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AZP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2010 83,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 78,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 77,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r door handle broken

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,850 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 AZP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW03 AZP registered?

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

Is AW03 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 AZP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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