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2004 MG ZS
General Information
- Registration SW53LNM
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZS
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged insecure and rubbing on wheel (3.4.2)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,268 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- exhaust front flexi pipe heavily corroded
- several key areas at suspension mounting points corroded
- vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent inspection
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,644 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle fitted with sill covers which prevent sill inspection
- key areas at main suspension points heavily corroded
- exhaust front flexi pipe heavily corroded
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,092 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,717 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
4 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,790 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 11 Jun 20263 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,588 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,147 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,300 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,375 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,301 MI
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SW53LNM was registered on 2004-01-28
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