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CX53 UMO

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UMO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under sill marked in yellow both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis where the trailing arms meet chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,335 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREADS

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,070 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREADS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,073 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

unable to test brakes due to fractured brake pipe.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,284 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,272 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,408 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,564 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 UMO is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX53 UMO, 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 CX53 UMO registered?

CX53 UMO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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