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CE53 MXN

2003 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,296 mi
Last recorded176,296 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MXN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2013 176,296 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 174,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 174,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 168,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 168,347 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 150,981 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 133,635 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 133,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,173 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 79,903 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MXN is a 2003 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE53 MXN, 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 CE53 MXN registered?

CE53 MXN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CE53 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 MXN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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