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DF53 LXE

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,804 mi
Last recorded122,804 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,804 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,880 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevan wear bald spots almost worn to cords (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 worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear big bush in lower arms very rusty housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front mount rusty

park brake readings low

Fail 20 Sep 2019 115,880 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevan wear bald spots almost worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear big bush in lower arms very rusty housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front mount rusty

park brake readings low

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,238 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 108,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,689 miles

Front Exhaust mount broken

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn n/ s on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light dull (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear large bushes in front to rear radius arm casing rusty (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,150 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 80,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 72,182 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,120 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,216 miles

n/s front tyre getting close to limits and cracks in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,179 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre getting close to limits and cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,410 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 38,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,679 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 LXE is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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