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DF53 FKY

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,230 mi
Last recorded122,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FKY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,230 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Offside handbrake efficiency low

Fail 7 Jan 2016 122,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Offside handbrake efficiency low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,719 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,589 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 92,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,102 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,078 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DF53 FKY is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF53 FKY, 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.

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What year was DF53 FKY registered?

DF53 FKY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DF53 FKY safe to buy?

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