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AV54 OGO

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,601 mi
Last recorded120,601 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OGO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,601 miles

A.B.S kicks in on rear brakes when in rollers

Flexi pipe damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,451 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

A.B.S kicks in on rear brakes when in rollers

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

Flexi pipe damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,322 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking badly on inner sidewall and in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 96,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,988 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear discs corroded

rear spoiler insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear discs corroded

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner

rear spoiler insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2010 59,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside centre exhaust support missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,913 miles

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

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

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

nearside centre exhaust support missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 30,854 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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AV54 OGO is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV54 OGO, 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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AV54 OGO is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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