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CA03 CAV

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,786 mi
Last recorded134,786 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 CAV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion throughout

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion throughout

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 129,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes age related (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged age related corrosion (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,771 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 107,336 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,428 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 96,428 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre worn 2mm, with inner tread worn smooth

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,827 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs are worn/pitted

both rear brake discs are pitted

front number plate upper corner cracked

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,995 miles

advise corrossion started on both rear brake discs also slight brake bind

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear section of exhaust showing signs of blowing advise to be changed

advise surface corrossion started in various places

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,515 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner/outer shoulders to 2mm

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder to 2mm

offside rear main suspension bush bonding just start to seperate

offside/nearside front inner sill areas & floor start to rust

offside/nearside rear inner sill areas start to rust

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CA03 CAV is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CA03 CAV, 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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CA03 CAV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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