MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsf jacking point
nsf outer cv boot weeping
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake low reading
EXHAUST EMISSIONS ERRATIC AT IDLE / IDLE SURGING
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
EXHAUST EMISSIONS ERRATIC AT IDLE / IDLE SURGING
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front chassis outrigger rusted & holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer door handle loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot starting to perish
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot starting to perish
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm
o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads 3mm
sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm
sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]
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)
exhaust middle section corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm
sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wiper split and worn
exhaust rear section corroded [not blowing]
n/s/f wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
n/s/f wiper blade split
rear exhaust box corroded [not blowing]
o/s/f brake pad getting low [1/4 left]
Off side front brake starting to bind
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY04 HTJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DY04 HTJ, 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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DY04 HTJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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