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YL53 TVT

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 TVT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 111,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Jul 2014 99,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,937 miles

n/s/r brake shows a slight bind

Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,935 miles

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

n/s/r brake shows a slight bind

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,627 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

plastic skirts fitted

rear discs corroded

washers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,216 miles

emmisions high...

exhaust slightly blowing..

front brakes low/noisy...

handbrake low performance...

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,640 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 36,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,626 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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YL53 TVT is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL53 TVT, 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 YL53 TVT registered?

YL53 TVT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is YL53 TVT safe to buy?

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