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AG04 LHF

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,276 mi
Last recorded52,276 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 LHF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,276 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front floors corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2024 52,276 miles

Power steering pump insecure drive belt (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front floors corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,858 miles

both front floors corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,201 miles

Central Front Exhaust deteriorated/loose at braiding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AROUND TANK, HAS GREASE ON IT. CLEARED AND FOUND NO EXCESSIVE CORROSION, BUT CORROSION PRESENT, RE APPLIED GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 50,410 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 88W EXTRA LOAD BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AROUND TANK, HAS GREASE ON IT. CLEARED AND FOUND NO EXCESSIVE CORROSION, BUT CORROSION PRESENT, RE APPLIED GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also centre pipe weak in places (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of over heating (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,350 miles

both rear tyre have slight signs of perishing within the tread

center exhaust is weak in places

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,335 miles

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

both rear tyre have slight signs of perishing within the tread

center exhaust is weak in places

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2013 39,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 39,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

both front tyres bald on edges 205/45/17W

Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

both front tyres bald on edges 205/45/17W

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,679 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,452 miles

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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AG04 LHF is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AG04 LHF, 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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AG04 LHF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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