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AX52 HVT

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HVT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both floor surface corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal creaking when engaging

general under body corrosion

parking brake requirements just met lever has slight travel

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,104 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi Damaged (Mesh)

nearside front inner sill has surface corrosion

offside front floor has surface corrosion

offside front inner sill has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2019 52,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi Damaged (Mesh)

nearside front inner sill has surface corrosion

offside front floor has surface corrosion

offside front inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,100 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 51,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,811 miles

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

Oil leak

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

cracking & cut to offside front tyre tread

cracking nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2013 42,811 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

cracking & cut to offside front tyre tread

cracking nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2012 4,092 miles

cracking to nearside rear tyre

wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2012 40,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

cracking to nearside rear tyre

wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,908 miles

Advise.cracking n\s\r and o\s\r tyres.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,729 miles

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

cut to offside front tyre

low depth & cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut to offside front tyre

low depth & cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,964 miles

Advise,n\s\r tyre cracking.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,134 miles

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

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

scuffing small cuts to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,962 miles

slight scuffing to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,042 miles

21% imbalancs on front brakes ( max 25% )

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in nearside front & offside rear tyres

slight corrosion to center to rear exhaust sections joint

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 HVT is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX52 HVT, 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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AX52 HVT is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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