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CX52 VTO

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VTO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 106,058 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f calliper calliper slightly sticking

transmission fluid leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,896 miles

PAS Pipe Union Damp with oil - No sign of leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 97,669 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

PAS Pipe Union Damp with oil - No sign of leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 55,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,474 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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CX52 VTO is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX52 VTO, 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 CX52 VTO registered?

CX52 VTO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is CX52 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 VTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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