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AV53 RXH

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,646 mi
Last recorded55,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RXH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,646 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Corrosion underneath

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 55,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and holed, been repaired in several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,356 miles

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

osf slight brake bind

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,888 miles

NSF wheel slight brake bind

Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,454 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 41,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,687 miles

N/S/F tyre perished in tread (no cords exposed)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,620 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 34,563 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,269 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,617 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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AV53 RXH is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 RXH, 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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AV53 RXH is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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