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AW03 AVX

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AVX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,699 miles

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

engine check light on

nearside rear outer door handle loose

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

surface corrosion on floors/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2014 71,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

surface corrosion on floors/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on floors/chassis/inner sills

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,223 miles

surface corrosion on chassis/floors/inner sills

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis/floors/inner sills

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,882 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,550 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 23,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,680 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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AW03 AVX is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AW03 AVX, 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 AW03 AVX registered?

AW03 AVX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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