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Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Center section of exhaust corroded.
Engine management light illuminated.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck. ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting, inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting, floor and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting, chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting, floor and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge of tread. ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Center section of exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe and fuel filler pipe. ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Fuel tank straps heavily corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()
Rear Fuel tank straps heavily corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake has only just met performance requirements.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()
Rear Fuel tank straps heavily corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake starting to bind
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
center and rear exhaust system corroded
fuel tank hangers corroded , nearside appears slightly weakened
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar and mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar and mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust front mounting brackets deteriorated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking slightly reduced efficiency
Nearside rear tyre starting crack and perish
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear anti-roll bar and mountings deteriorated/corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust front mounting brackets deteriorated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking slightly reduced efficiency
Nearside rear tyre starting crack and perish
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear anti-roll bar and mountings deteriorated/corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
EML on
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted (sill condition not visable)
Rear suspension anti-roll bar components corroded
Slightly reduced brake performance nearside rear.
Speedometer illumination slightly dim
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
EML on
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted (sill condition not visable)
Rear suspension anti-roll bar components corroded
Slightly reduced brake performance nearside rear.
Speedometer illumination slightly dim
engine management light on
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light on
rear discs corroded
Engine managment light on
SRS (air bag) light comming on
exhaust system rusty
front pipe flex damage
oil leak from engin area
rear discs worn
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
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BU03 AXJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BU03 AXJ, 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 AXJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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