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CF03 WXW

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,605 mi
Last recorded80,605 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WXW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,605 miles

rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,605 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

rear bumper insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2013 73,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,609 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,609 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,529 miles

o/s/f seat

o/s/r caliba

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,004 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,001 miles

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

both front cv gaiters perishing.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,255 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly perishing

exhaust system corroded around centre to rear join

slight engine noise

Fail 25 Jun 2008 38,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,542 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,639 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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CF03 WXW is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF03 WXW, 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 CF03 WXW registered?

CF03 WXW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is CF03 WXW safe to buy?

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