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AX52 RMU

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,059 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,970 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,698 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s park brake low effort.

rear brake discs corroded, pitted & in poor condition (recomend replacement)

rear exhaust box, pipe & joint corroded & in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,244 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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 4 Jun 2008 49,638 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,628 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,713 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)

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 RMU is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 RMU registered?

AX52 RMU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AX52 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 RMU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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