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CU53 MZO

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,196 mi
Last recorded94,196 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MZO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 94,196 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2012 94,196 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 87,037 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 87,037 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 78,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 78,331 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,003 miles

Both front c.v boots slightly cracking.

Pass 1 May 2008 61,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 54,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,809 miles

covers fitted to both sills

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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CU53 MZO is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU53 MZO, 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 CU53 MZO registered?

CU53 MZO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CU53 MZO safe to buy?

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