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CE03 HTL

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HTL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 119,303 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 119,303 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 109,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 104,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven low performance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,322 miles

general corrosion to underbody

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,390 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

main metal brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,293 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

main metal brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,178 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

front brake pads low

Fail 27 Mar 2013 77,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes also slightly split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,684 miles

front brake pads low

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriate

srs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,600 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2009 41,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CE03 HTL is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HTL, 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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What year was CE03 HTL registered?

CE03 HTL is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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