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WF53 UPY

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,128 mi
Last recorded60,128 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2009
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 UPY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2009 60,128 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 60,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,910 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 51,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil level on minimum.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil level on minimum.

Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WF53 UPY is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF53 UPY, 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 WF53 UPY registered?

WF53 UPY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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