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PL53 VAM

2004 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,220 mi
Last recorded47,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Z33,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 VAM
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 11 Sep 2009 38,052 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,535 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 29 Mar 2007 25,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror glass has slight damage

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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PL53 VAM is a 2004 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 33,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL53 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL53 VAM registered?

PL53 VAM is a 2004 MG Z, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is PL53 VAM safe to buy?

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