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DA53 CXF

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,550 mi
Last recorded84,550 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CXF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,550 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 84,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,750 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,162 miles

Nearside door cant be opened from outside

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,162 miles

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

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

Nearside door cant be opened from outside

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

Offside cv knocking

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,255 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 37,988 miles

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

air bag light illuminated

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,988 miles

air bag light illuminated

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 32,568 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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DA53 CXF is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 DA53 CXF, 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 DA53 CXF registered?

DA53 CXF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is DA53 CXF safe to buy?

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