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AX03 HCP

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HCP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,777 miles

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

both front floors showing corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,724 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front floors showing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front floors /jacking points showing corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2017 79,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front floors /jacking points showing corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,194 miles

Nearside Front age cracked

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 75,193 miles

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

Nearside Front age cracked

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,281 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,313 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,206 miles

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

n/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,821 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 41,821 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,497 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 29,617 miles

front brake pads low,front brakes binding,metal in osr tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,906 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 20,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 HCP is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCP, 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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AX03 HCP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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