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BU03 AXJ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,736 mi
Last recorded100,736 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AXJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,736 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,712 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,690 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,672 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 100,672 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,653 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,608 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,578 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,480 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,472 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,517 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,852 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 98,840 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,258 miles

engine management light on

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,177 miles

Engine managment light on

SRS (air bag) light comming on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,000 miles

exhaust system rusty

front pipe flex damage

oil leak from engin area

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,079 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,480 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,486 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 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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