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VF53 EZE

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,005 mi
Last recorded107,005 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 EZE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,005 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 106,860 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear 2 tyres worn rough outer treads

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear 2 tyres worn rough outer treads

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,549 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,646 miles

Nearside Front puncture in outside tyre tread

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,644 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front puncture in outside tyre tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,472 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,717 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 43,717 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F tyre on legal limit inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,607 miles

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,602 miles

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

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,717 miles

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)

offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,097 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,306 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 EZE is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VF53 EZE, 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 VF53 EZE registered?

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

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