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DY04 HTJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 HTJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 100,466 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 99,827 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 99,821 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 98,746 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS ERRATIC AT IDLE / IDLE SURGING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 98,730 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,644 miles

Nearside Front chassis outrigger rusted & holed

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,281 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,123 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 91,118 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,098 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,964 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,606 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,906 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,192 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,233 miles

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]

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,576 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,576 miles

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]

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper split and worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,073 miles

exhaust rear section corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,778 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded [not blowing]

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,990 miles

o/s/f brake pad getting low [1/4 left]

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,494 miles

Off side front brake starting to bind

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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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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