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AJ04 TZN

2004 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 TZN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracks on inner side wall

Under side of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracks on inner side wall

Under side of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,869 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 124,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 10 Mar 2014 110,885 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lens cover glass cracked almost to excess?

slight brake bind nearside rear not to excess?

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,885 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp lens cover glass cracked almost to excess?

slight brake bind nearside rear not to excess?

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,567 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front no.plate not fully secure,loose almost to excess?

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape?

Fail 2 Mar 2013 96,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape?

Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

SRS lamp on constant may need adjustment or repair?

Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,348 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ04 TZN is a 2004 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ04 TZN, 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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AJ04 TZN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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