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DV04 LPF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LPF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,322 miles

Engine oil leaks

Offside Front Side light not same brightness as nearside

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage (no cords exposed)

Offside Rear Mudflap adrift

One number plate light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks

Offside Front Side light not same brightness as nearside

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage (no cords exposed)

Offside Rear Mudflap adrift

One number plate light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,380 miles

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

Offside front tyre inside side walls splitting.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inside side walls splitting.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,289 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 75,973 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,596 miles

n/s/f tyre has chunk of rubber loose

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre has chunk of rubber loose

Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,221 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,215 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,158 miles

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

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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DV04 LPF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV04 LPF, 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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DV04 LPF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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