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CV03 HLD

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HLD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,527 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,292 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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CV03 HLD is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV03 HLD, 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 CV03 HLD registered?

CV03 HLD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is CV03 HLD safe to buy?

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