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DF04 WYJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WYJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,469 miles

wiper mechanism noisy while operating

Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

wiper mechanism noisy while operating

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,926 miles

Central Lower Oil leak ()

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Uneven tyre wear

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,353 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 77,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,925 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system rusty

rear tyres worn on edges recommend renew

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,487 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls have damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

rear suspension bushes are persishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

side skirts fitted so could not inspect the outer sills at the time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,481 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls have damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

rear suspension bushes are persishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

side skirts fitted so could not inspect the outer sills at the time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

coolant level sensor faulty

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant level sensor faulty

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,080 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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DF04 WYJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF04 WYJ, 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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DF04 WYJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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