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GJ04 JVL

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 JVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,048 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,022 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

near/side/front/ tyre inside edge worn

near/side/rear/ tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 45,272 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,182 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,334 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,298 miles

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

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

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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GJ04 JVL is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ04 JVL, 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 GJ04 JVL registered?

GJ04 JVL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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