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CP03 XPS

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XPS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 76,570 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension components

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside trailing arm bushs' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic side skirts obscuring view of both sills

under body corrosion present

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,052 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic side skirts obscuring view of both sills

under body corrosion present

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,429 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

requires new front brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2014 60,641 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

requires new front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,321 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 47,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,094 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 38,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,589 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,005 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,059 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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CP03 XPS is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP03 XPS, 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 CP03 XPS registered?

CP03 XPS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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