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CV03 HLU

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,048 mi
Last recorded128,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HLU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 128,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

205/40/17 X 2 REARS

205/45/17 X 2 FRONTS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

D/SEAT TORN

NS & OS F---R M/B/PIPES S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF JACK POINTS S/CORR-PODOT

NSR & OSR INNER SILL//CHASIS AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

NSR & OSR MAIN SUS BUSHES WORN-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

Oil leak

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

REAR EX SILENCER H/SHIELD CORRODED

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,086 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 113,333 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 107,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 81,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,200 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 57,196 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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CV03 HLU is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV03 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

CV03 HLU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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