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LS53UTO
2004 MG ZR
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS53UTO
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZR
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 58,951 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,306 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,254 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 46,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 37,993 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 34,399 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 34,010 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021 9 Jun 202624 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,942 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 33,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,818 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 9 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,309 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 9 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,309 MI
9 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,232 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 9 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,191 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 9 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,003 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,641 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,641 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,351 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,826 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011 9 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,826 MI
9 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,911 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,861 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 9 Jun 20265 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,548 MI
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LS53UTO was registered on 2004-01-02
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