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AX03 VXY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,497 mi
Last recorded50,497 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VXY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,497 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,896 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,839 miles

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

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

both fronts low treads 2mm + wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2009 36,839 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both fronts low treads 2mm + wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 27,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,458 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 VXY is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

AX03 VXY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is AX03 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 VXY shows 12 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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