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SD04 ZTW

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 ZTW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air filter insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,561 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air filter insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,684 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,683 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 87,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust blowing

exhaust fouling on rear anti-roll bar

front floor areas corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pad shim incorrectly fitted

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

outer cv boots perished

rear engine stabiliser worn

trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,346 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,315 miles

fuel tank corrosion set in

n/s/f floor area corrosion set in

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 66,315 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank corrosion set in

n/s/f floor area corrosion set in

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,712 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,712 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,172 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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SD04 ZTW is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SD04 ZTW, 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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SD04 ZTW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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