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CA52 MDU

2003 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,167 mi
Last recorded103,167 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 MDU
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,167 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 103,167 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,324 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 72,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,994 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield split

Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield split

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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CA52 MDU is a 2003 MG Z in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA52 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA52 MDU?

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What year was CA52 MDU registered?

CA52 MDU is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is CA52 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 MDU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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