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AX52 HVJ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HVJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,211 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,616 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres parished on side wall

o/s/f drivers door and wing damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres parished on side wall

o/s/f drivers door and wing damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,614 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,781 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,380 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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AX52 HVJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX52 HVJ, 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 AX52 HVJ registered?

AX52 HVJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AX52 HVJ safe to buy?

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