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AX03 UNM

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,235 mi
Last recorded104,235 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UNM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,947 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit advise replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,620 miles

engine tie bar bushes worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,619 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine tie bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,694 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,033 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,362 miles

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

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

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

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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AX03 UNM is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AX03 UNM, 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 AX03 UNM registered?

AX03 UNM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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