MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension rubber mounts/bushes have fatigue
front outer c/v boots showing cracking
heavy suspension component corrosion
heavy underbody corrosion
o/s/front metal brake pipe union corroded
sills covered unable to fully inspect
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
heavy underbody corrosion
all suspension rubber mounts/bushes have fatigue
front outer c/v boots showing cracking
heavy suspension component corrosion
o/s/front metal brake pipe union corroded
sills covered unable to fully inspect
front outer c/v boot showing fatigue
front to rear metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
fuel pipe corrosion
n/s/front track rod end has slight play
o/s/rear wheel bearing has a slight noise on rotation
underbody corrosion
slight underbody corrosion
suspension bushes showing fatigue
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight underbody corrosion
suspension bushes showing fatigue
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust centre section corroded heavily and blowing slightly
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust centre section corroded heavily and blowing slightly
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded
sills not fully tested due to plastic covers
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sills not fully tested due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 LWN is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DF53 LWN, 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 LWN registered?
DF53 LWN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 January 2004.
Is DF53 LWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 LWN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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