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AX53 EXR

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EXR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,815 miles

wipers poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr and nsr suspension bushes deteriated

osr brake disc corroded

slight brake binds on both front brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,204 miles

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

front outer cv boots slightly perished

light rust nsf floor and inner sill

nsr outer tyre wall damaged

osf brake light bind

osf tyre edges worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,048 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rusted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,943 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,159 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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AX53 EXR is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,386 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 AX53 EXR, 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 22 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 AX53 EXR registered?

AX53 EXR is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AX53 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 EXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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