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OY53 ZSU

2004 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,397 mi
Last recorded116,397 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Daimler V864,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ZSU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 116,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 114,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 110,594 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 110,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,273 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 104,273 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,444 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 101,444 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play both inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,026 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,087 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 88,652 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,652 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,948 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,095 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,044 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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OY53 ZSU is a 2004 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 64,840 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 Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 ZSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 22 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OY53 ZSU is a 2004 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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