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AW03 EMX

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,493 mi
Last recorded43,493 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres on 3mm

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 EMX is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMX, 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

How do I check the history of AW03 EMX?

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What year was AW03 EMX registered?

AW03 EMX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is AW03 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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