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GF04 WGW

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 WGW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge (non repairable position) ()

Rear trailing arm bushes have started to delaminate

Fail 16 Nov 2020 98,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge (non repairable position) ()

Rear trailing arm bushes have started to delaminate

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,106 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45W17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box To Middle Join Section (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section. (7.1.2)

Item(s) Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45W17. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal slightly spongey(new brake pads fitted).

Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal slightly spongey(new brake pads fitted).

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,393 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 39,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,424 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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GF04 WGW is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF04 WGW, 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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What year was GF04 WGW registered?

GF04 WGW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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