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DA04 NMJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,529 mi
Last recorded90,529 miles
Recorded on24 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 NMJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2015 90,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 90,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 90,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 80,085 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 80,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,783 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 72,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,176 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 63,176 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 54,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,655 miles

air bag warning light on

exhaust rear section corroded

offside rear outer door handle hard to open

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,183 miles

ADVISE FRONT & REAR TYRES DIFFERENT SIZES

ADVISE O/S REAR DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,809 miles

front no.plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,809 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front no.plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2007 21,210 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)

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 NMJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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