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AX52 RRZ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,336 mi
Last recorded162,336 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 RRZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 162,336 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 152,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 152,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 149,460 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust system getting thin on centre and rear sections

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 149,458 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

exhaust system getting thin on centre and rear sections

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 149,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre tread wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre tread worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 131,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut, but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 98,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,882 miles

Both front suspension leg to lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both rear suspension trailing arm to body mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front suspension leg to lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both rear suspension trailing arm to body mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,738 miles

Exhaust system rusty around seams and joints

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside front service brake pulsating

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exh box outer skin corroded

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 RRZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?

AX52 RRZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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