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CX53 RGZ

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,589 mi
Last recorded137,589 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RGZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 137,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 137,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,241 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2011 123,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2010 108,166 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 108,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,359 miles

exhaust system slightly deterioated

Fail 24 Sep 2008 83,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,226 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cut but not to ply or cords

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,302 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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CX53 RGZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CX53 RGZ, 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 CX53 RGZ registered?

CX53 RGZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 RGZ safe to buy?

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