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DG04 XMV

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XMV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,026 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 111,021 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,325 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 91,224 miles

SRS lamp lit

Spuriour repair to rear silencer center pipe joint

Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,220 miles

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)

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

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

SRS lamp lit

Spuriour repair to rear silencer center pipe joint

Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 81,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,606 miles

hand brake slighty high /// still has a reserve///

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside front tyre outer wall slight crack

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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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DG04 XMV is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG04 XMV, 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 DG04 XMV registered?

DG04 XMV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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