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DL04 SMV

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,237 mi
Last recorded70,237 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 SMV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 59,720 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 52,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front floor panel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,118 miles

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

offside and nearside front floor panel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,869 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 34,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,742 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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DL04 SMV is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DL04 SMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL04 SMV registered?

DL04 SMV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is DL04 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 SMV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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