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CA52 RKO

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,658 mi
Last recorded131,658 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RKO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,658 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 131,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,343 miles

n/s rear seat belt removed

Fail 3 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 124,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

heavy flakey corrosion on n/s/r anti-roll bar bracket

heavy flakey corrosion on rear exhaust

n/s/f seat belt reciver covers missing

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2013 124,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

heavy flakey corrosion on n/s/r anti-roll bar bracket

heavy flakey corrosion on rear exhaust

n/s/f seat belt reciver covers missing

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

seat belt reciever cover missing n/s front

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels

Fail 3 Jul 2012 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

accident damage to front vehicle

seat belt reciever cover missing n/s front

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f seat belt reciver covers missing

unable to check all rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f seat belt reciver covers missing

unable to check all rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,839 miles

both fronbt tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check n/s/front seat belt fully due to child seat

Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both fronbt tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check n/s/front seat belt fully due to child seat

Pass 21 May 2009 73,710 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 73,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/front safety beltr reciever cover missing

slight pereshing on outerwalls of n/s/rear tyre

unable to check front underside of vehice fully due to lower egine pannels fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings

unable to check n/s/rear safety belt fully due to hild seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 61,660 miles

surface cuts on walls of n/s and o/s front tyres

Pass 11 May 2007 48,021 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 48,021 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn badly on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,641 miles

both frount tyres wearing badly on inner tread patterns

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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CA52 RKO is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA52 RKO, 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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CA52 RKO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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