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AJ54 NVZ

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 NVZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 164,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting, near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 164,717 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting, near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 155,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 155,338 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 147,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 136,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 128,361 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 128,211 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 103,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,070 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 96,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ54 NVZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AJ54 NVZ, 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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AJ54 NVZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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