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DG54 GZM

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GZM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear lights tinted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,552 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear lights tinted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,625 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,625 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,113 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,479 miles

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

child seats fitted in rear - unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2012 60,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted in rear - unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2011 50,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 25,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,125 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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DG54 GZM is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG54 GZM, 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 DG54 GZM registered?

DG54 GZM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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