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YS53 RLU

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,924 mi
Last recorded96,924 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RLU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,913 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 765,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 765,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,194 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 37,534 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,968 miles

brake fluid low advise brake check

Fail 17 Jan 2009 30,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake fluid low advise brake check

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 17,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 17,820 miles

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

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

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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YS53 RLU is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YS53 RLU, 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 YS53 RLU registered?

YS53 RLU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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