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CH51 SAV

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 SAV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,106 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,671 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,399 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS Light On

Slight Coolant Leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,649 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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CH51 SAV is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CH51 SAV, 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 CH51 SAV registered?

CH51 SAV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is CH51 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH51 SAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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