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A13 CRS

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,297 mi
Last recorded74,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CRS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,297 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,297 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 68,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,536 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,438 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 53,437 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,251 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f coil spring fractured

n/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded

n/s/r shock absorber worn

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe (from flexi) slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,251 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded

n/s/r shock absorber worn

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe (from flexi) slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,704 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 23,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,850 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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A13 CRS is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A13 CRS, 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 A13 CRS registered?

A13 CRS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is A13 CRS safe to buy?

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