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2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CFU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 123,379 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2024 123,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,396 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 121,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor or jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,730 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,655 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 115,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 115,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,656 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,656 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,925 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 71,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,385 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,941 miles

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

nsf abs ring cracked and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,035 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 CFU is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CFU, 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 CFU registered?

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

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