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YM53 KHF

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KHF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,541 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front door fouling on damaged front wing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,042 miles

corrosion to exhaust backbox joint

drivers mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,042 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust backbox joint

drivers mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,750 miles

cv boots perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,472 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,981 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

nearside front tyre side walls deteriated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,981 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side walls deteriated

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,549 miles

Not much reserve travel on H/brake lever

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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YM53 KHF is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc 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 YM53 KHF, 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 YM53 KHF registered?

YM53 KHF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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