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BU03 AGX

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,928 mi
Last recorded116,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AGX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,928 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 116,925 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,853 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all tyres have cracks in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2014 105,853 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all tyres have cracks in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,608 miles

Battery insecure

osf nsf brakes corroding

srs light on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

osf nsf brakes corroding

srs light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,763 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,755 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 95,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.5.1h)The offside and the nearside front brake discs faces are slightly worn and pitted

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted which is preventing an inspection of the belt belt

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside outer lower sill covers fitted are preventing an inspection

(6.2.1)The offside rear outer door handle is insecure

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,959 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,492 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 69,492 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,284 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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BU03 AGX is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU03 AGX, 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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BU03 AGX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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