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DC53 EPA

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,456 mi
Last recorded68,456 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EPA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

srs light on dash

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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DC53 EPA is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DC53 EPA, 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 DC53 EPA registered?

DC53 EPA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is DC53 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 EPA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC53 EPA have outstanding finance?

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