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SX53 AZU

2004 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,520 mi
Last recorded72,520 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 AZU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components are generally corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Sep 2018 72,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension components are generally corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 622,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,606 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,762 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,679 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 13,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SX53 AZU is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SX53 AZU, 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 SX53 AZU registered?

SX53 AZU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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