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AV03 XAP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,937 mi
Last recorded100,937 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XAP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,937 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,129 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust slightly corroded and front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,293 miles

Coolant leak

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding but not significantly at time of test

rear arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust brackett and felx slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust brackett and felx slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

silght water leak

wiper blades starting split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,782 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,403 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,982 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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AV03 XAP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV03 XAP, 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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AV03 XAP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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