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AX52 RJY

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,325 mi
Last recorded90,325 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 RJY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,325 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 84,472 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,534 miles

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,534 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,603 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,603 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,327 miles

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

clutch anti-slip provision worn

front number plate slight poor condition

long handbrake travel

noise from engine - rattling from inlet manifold

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch anti-slip provision worn

front number plate slight poor condition

long handbrake travel

noise from engine - rattling from inlet manifold

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,753 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,753 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,803 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 45,803 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 39,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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 RJY is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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