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DC53 LSJ

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LSJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 57,183 miles

Nearside front brake binding slight bind (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,611 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 51,611 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no brakes left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened running with no pads, (3.5.1n)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (7.1.2)

No emissions exhaust holed.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Nov 2013 47,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,068 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2012 45,067 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,387 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 27,387 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,245 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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DC53 LSJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

DC53 LSJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DC53 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 LSJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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