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JCV 20W

2004 MG Zs+

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,972 mi
Last recorded62,972 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zs+37,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 20W
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,972 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 62,972 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,795 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

steering rack has slight weep

Fail 14 Sep 2020 62,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

steering rack has slight weep

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,014 miles

N/s centre exhaust rubber hanger perished

O/s/f tyre perished

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,119 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,608 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,878 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers damp

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers damp

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,838 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f floor

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,838 miles

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

Corrosion to o/s/f floor

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,615 miles

Both rear tyres worn & nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,615 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres worn & nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,196 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,279 miles

Air bag light staying on

Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light staying on

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 33,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,632 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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JCV 20W is a 2004 MG Zs+ in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,422 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCV 20W, 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 JCV 20W registered?

JCV 20W is a 2004 MG Zs+, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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