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DF53 LWN

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,014 mi
Last recorded130,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LWN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 130,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,106 miles

slight underbody corrosion

suspension bushes showing fatigue

Fail 9 Jul 2014 101,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,049 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 62,792 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,352 miles

sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,508 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,186 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,339 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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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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DF53 LWN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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