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VF53 EYK

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 EYK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,399 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake backplates corroded

rear tyre edges wearing low, offside has cracks in tread

Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,398 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake backplates corroded

noise from rear wheels / hubs when rotated

rear tyre edges wearing low, offside has cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,378 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,100 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,377 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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VF53 EYK is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VF53 EYK, 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 VF53 EYK registered?

VF53 EYK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is VF53 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 EYK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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