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YO53 VMJ

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,525 mi
Last recorded70,525 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VMJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,525 miles

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

corosion on back box

rear discs started to wear

Fail 2 Mar 2013 70,511 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corosion on back box

rear discs started to wear

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,545 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

power lead from battery insecure

power steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

slight play in offside track arm ball joint

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

power lead from battery insecure

power steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

slight play in offside track arm ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,933 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,954 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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YO53 VMJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YO53 VMJ, 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 YO53 VMJ registered?

YO53 VMJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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