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DA54 CZX

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 CZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 124,705 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 124,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

engine man light on dash

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and valve stem slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

engine man light on dash

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2011 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,784 miles

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

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

plastic sill guards fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 88,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

rubber round exhaust manifold

top of gearbox wet with coolant

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

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

altenater bracket nut loose

battery not fully secure

bonnet safety catch not operational (secondary)

hand brake travel close to reserve travel limit

plastic sill guards fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2008 83,979 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 64,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 64,070 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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DA54 CZX is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA54 CZX, 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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DA54 CZX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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