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AU52 AXP

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,162 mi
Last recorded146,162 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 AXP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 146,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 146,162 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 145,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2010 145,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 138,258 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 138,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 127,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,012 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 93,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 93,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 76,863 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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AU52 AXP is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU52 AXP, 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 AU52 AXP registered?

AU52 AXP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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