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AX03 HCY

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,796 mi
Last recorded26,796 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 26,796 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 26,796 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 25,537 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NS Wiper smearing

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 24,748 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen washers little power

Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,526 miles

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

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,184 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,580 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jun 2018 23,579 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,713 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 21,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

o s n s rear tyers small splits

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 20,305 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

front wiper blades worn

long parking brake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery insecure

front wiper blades worn

long parking brake travel

Pass 27 May 2010 19,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,320 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 HCY is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

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

Is AX03 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 HCY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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