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DF04 WYX

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,444 mi
Last recorded88,444 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,435 miles

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly coroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 76,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 10 May 2011 72,116 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)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2010 61,973 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 50,956 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,956 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,822 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,748 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 WYX is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF04 WYX, 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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What year was DF04 WYX registered?

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

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