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SB04 WGZ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,297 mi
Last recorded100,297 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WGZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,297 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,820 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 88,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,004 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 88,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine light on

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,681 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,583 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,903 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,892 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,484 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 74,484 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 44,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 39,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,931 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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SB04 WGZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SB04 WGZ, 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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SB04 WGZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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