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CK54 GKJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,419 mi
Last recorded86,419 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 GKJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 84,185 miles

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (suspected leak off pipes) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 81,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,352 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 67,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,374 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,312 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,316 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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CK54 GKJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CK54 GKJ, 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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CK54 GKJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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