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AU03 RSX

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,295 mi
Last recorded113,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RSX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,295 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,291 miles

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

Nearside front brake is dragging.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,712 miles

O/S PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Fail 11 Mar 2009 74,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,338 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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AU03 RSX is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU03 RSX, 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 AU03 RSX registered?

AU03 RSX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AU03 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 RSX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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