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CE53 FXJ

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,259 mi
Last recorded51,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FXJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,259 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,793 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses are slightly damaged and incorrectly fitted/routed

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,793 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses are slightly damaged and incorrectly fitted/routed

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs are wearing thin

rear bumper slightly damaged and loose at nearside

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 21,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,863 miles

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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CE53 FXJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE53 FXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 FXJ registered?

CE53 FXJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CE53 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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