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LB04 MPZ

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 MPZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headlights weak

rear lap belt traped under seat

tyres 205/50r16 nearside rear 2mm

Fail 1 Jul 2015 78,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headlights weak

rear lap belt traped under seat

tyres 205/50r16 nearside rear 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,353 miles

nearside front washer jet weak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,632 miles

sills covered

Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,632 miles

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

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

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

all exhaust corroded

sills covered

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,657 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all exhaust corroded

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 23 May 2011 61,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 61,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 53,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,112 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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LB04 MPZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB04 MPZ, 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 LB04 MPZ registered?

LB04 MPZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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