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CU03 WCD

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,717 mi
Last recorded86,717 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WCD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 86,717 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 86,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,065 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter aslo very corroded and rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake close to rerserve travel limit

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,796 miles

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

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

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

rear fuel lines rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,228 miles

minner bulge in o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,297 miles

Best possible test to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,549 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 61,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,164 miles

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

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

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

SQUEAL FROM N/S/R BRAKE.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,183 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,745 miles

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

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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CU03 WCD is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU03 WCD, 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 CU03 WCD registered?

CU03 WCD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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