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AX03 VTW

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,051 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,576 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,628 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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AX03 VTW is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

AX03 VTW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AX03 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 VTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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