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YJ53 RBA

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RBA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,506 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,478 miles

nearside rear tyre inflated (flat)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

nearside rear tyre inflated (flat)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,532 miles

Low tread o/s/f tyre (inner edge)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 54,532 miles

Low tread o/s/f tyre (inner edge)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,042 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 32,111 miles

Advise: offside rear tyre inner sidewall has cracks but cords not exposed.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,111 miles

Advise: offside rear tyre inner sidewall has cracks but cords not exposed.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,533 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 19,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 12,957 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

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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YJ53 RBA is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ53 RBA, 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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YJ53 RBA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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