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YD53 RVT

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,770 mi
Last recorded173,770 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 RVT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 173,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 166,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,470 miles

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

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

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 163,112 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 162,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 162,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 160,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,901 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 156,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 152,313 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 152,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 147,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 142,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,829 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 134,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 127,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,845 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 110,844 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 95,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,144 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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YD53 RVT is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YD53 RVT, 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 YD53 RVT registered?

YD53 RVT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is YD53 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 RVT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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