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CE03 DNN

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,186 mi
Last recorded125,186 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DNN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 125,186 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 125,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 108,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion; floor, chassis, front & rear arms

Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion; floor, chassis, front & rear arms

Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

plastic sill covers fitted can`t check for corrosion

slight corrosion; nearside front & offside front floor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 79,991 miles

Large wear lip on front brake discs

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,164 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,692 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 53,443 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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CE03 DNN is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE03 DNN, 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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CE03 DNN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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