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AX03PBZ
2003 MG ZS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration AX03PBZ
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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168 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,351 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- EML ON
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- EML ON
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,535 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- General underbody corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,205 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- EML on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- E.M.L
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,706 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,413 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust front flexi corroded
- both front floor sections corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- E.M.L light illuminated
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,993 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Welding repairs coated in underseal
- exhaust flexi in poor condition
2 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flexi in poor condition
19 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,048 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills & floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At clip above exhaust (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills & floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,556 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,579 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In floor pan front both sides (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Negative battery fouling bonnet (1.9.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In floor pan front both sides (2.4.A.3)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,290 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front floor corroded both sides.
- Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,371 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 7 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,796 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,572 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,426 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,448 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,358 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,525 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,922 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,252 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2007 7 Jun 202627 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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