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AU51 RAP

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,505 mi
Last recorded97,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 RAP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 96,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 96,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 96,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 96,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 93,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,397 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 92,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,486 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2015 90,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,179 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,198 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

water leak.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,198 miles

water leak.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,138 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,517 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edge

offside front tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,253 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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AU51 RAP is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU51 RAP, 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 AU51 RAP registered?

AU51 RAP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AU51 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU51 RAP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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