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DF53 LWT

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,859 mi
Last recorded110,859 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 82,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

emissions at limit

water level low

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,266 miles

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough in operation

(2c)The engine has a coolant leak

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pad(s) anti - rattle springs are incorrectly position/fitted.

(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre inner wall has a cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,259 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.6.1)The nearside rear brake has a slight bind present,which is preventing a complete examination of the wheel bearings.

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough in operation

(2c)The engine has a coolant leak

(3.5.1g)The nearside rear brake pads are worn close to the limit and are ready for renewal.

(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake has a slight bind present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,146 miles

all brake discs corroded/pitted...

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs corroded/pitted...

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,845 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from rear wheels not causing them to bind

park brake lever approaching end of reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,454 miles

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

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

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 LWT is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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