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DG54 OXU

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,719 mi
Last recorded92,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 OXU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,712 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades torn (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipes and rear outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipes and rear outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,733 miles

Both front tyre worn on inneredge

Eml on dash

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 78,733 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)

Both front tyre worn on inneredge

Eml on dash

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,617 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Handbrake high

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside front underbody chassis corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Handbrake high

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside front underbody chassis corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,322 miles

Both front discs worn and pitted.

Front flexipipe detoriated.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 61,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front discs worn and pitted.

Front flexipipe detoriated.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,061 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front outer door handle slightly adrift

offside front inner door handle missing but can be opened

offside rear tyre perished

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front outer door handle slightly adrift

offside front inner door handle missing but can be opened

offside rear tyre perished

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F door handle loose.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 32,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F door handle loose.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,401 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 OXU is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OXU, 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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DG54 OXU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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