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CV53 TMZ

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,372 mi
Last recorded119,372 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,372 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer held up with wire

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 113,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,886 miles

As per failure.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,884 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,123 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,136 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,629 miles

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

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

Offside 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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CV53 TMZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV53 TMZ, 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 CV53 TMZ registered?

CV53 TMZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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