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AX03 UVG

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UVG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,681 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 115,681 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 102,923 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2016 102,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,831 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 41,831 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,326 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,078 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 35,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,175 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,175 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,802 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 26,801 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n sr tyre edge wearing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,937 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 19,937 miles

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

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

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 UVG is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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