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DA04 FTF

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,309 mi
Last recorded112,309 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FTF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,135 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 105,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged INSECURE AT IT FIXING (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting END SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outter cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,657 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and o/s jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake just passed suggest may need adjustment or repairs near future

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,033 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,037 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lip on both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,579 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on n/s/r disc

front and rear brakes slightly binding

lower reading on o/s handbrake

o/s/r tyre very badly agecracked on shoulder and ready for splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,012 miles

offside rear tyre cracked / perished

srs lamp on

Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split

offside rear tyre cracked / perished

srs lamp on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,568 miles

front tyres approaching wear bars

nearside headlamp pattern weak

surface cracks on all tyres

Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres approaching wear bars

nearside headlamp pattern weak

surface cracks on all tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,034 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

wiper motor/linkage noisy

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever high in operation

offside rear door handle coming adrift

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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DA04 FTF is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA04 FTF, 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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DA04 FTF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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