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AX03 BZP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,303 mi
Last recorded58,303 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BZP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 58,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 54,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 53,515 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,518 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 51,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 51,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 49,610 miles

Both front tyre slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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 22 May 2017 48,488 miles

All four Tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2016 46,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,328 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 44,328 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 41,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,018 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 26,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,973 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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AX03 BZP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AX03 BZP, 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 AX03 BZP registered?

AX03 BZP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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