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CV03 XHE

2003 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XHE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 127,039 miles

Both rear brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate in poor condition

covers and trays fitted

slight exhaust system leak from rear

Fail 23 May 2017 127,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate in poor condition

covers and trays fitted

slight exhaust system leak from rear

Pass 20 May 2016 123,480 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition.

Pass 20 May 2015 119,177 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

There is a pinhole in the n/s driveshaft gaiter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 119,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Corrosion in various places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding.

Oil on engine.

There is a pinhole in the n/s driveshaft gaiter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 109,480 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

There is a pinhole in the n/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 109,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Theer is a pinhole in the n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 96,492 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Fail 29 May 2013 96,492 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 81,684 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Pass 31 May 2011 68,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 68,133 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,239 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front pads look low.

Fail 26 May 2010 57,239 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front pads look low.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 49,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 41,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 41,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 35,157 miles

Covers and oversills preventiong access to some components.

Pass 23 May 2006 26,938 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers preventing a full inspection of some components.

N/s washer jet blocked.

Fail 23 May 2006 26,938 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

N/s washer jet blocked.

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 XHE is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV03 XHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 XHE registered?

CV03 XHE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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