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VE53 FSY

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FSY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged recommend changing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged recommend changing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged recommend changing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,300 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,278 miles

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

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

all tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,745 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,787 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,125 miles

near side front tyre has been run flat

Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,123 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front tyre has been run flat

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,046 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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VE53 FSY is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE53 FSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 FSY registered?

VE53 FSY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is VE53 FSY safe to buy?

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