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SW53 LNM

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,622 mi
Last recorded56,622 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LNM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged insecure and rubbing on wheel (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi pipe heavily corroded

several key areas at suspension mounting points corroded

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,644 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe heavily corroded

key areas at main suspension points heavily corroded

vehicle fitted with sill covers which prevent sill inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,658 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,717 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,790 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Jan 2012 41,790 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,300 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 25,300 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2007 14,301 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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SW53 LNM is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW53 LNM, 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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SW53 LNM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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