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SH04 DWF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,158 mi
Last recorded67,158 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 DWF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 67,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak major oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 67,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak major oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 63,517 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 63,512 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust emissions not tested

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 60,061 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 7 May 2015 60,061 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)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 56,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake sticking slightly

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 52,493 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 52,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 44,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

fuel tank stained but no leaks found

slight corrosion to floors,chassis sections,inner sills,subframes,steering and suspension components

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrules

Fail 2 May 2011 44,897 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

fuel tank stained but no leaks found

slight corrosion to floors,chassis sections,inner sills,subframes,steering and suspension components

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrules

Fail 6 May 2010 40,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to floors and chassis sections

slight corrosion to front subframe and steering and suspension components

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 6 May 2010 40,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to floors and chassis sections

slight corrosion to front subframe and steering and suspension components

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 12 May 2009 36,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air freshener hanging from sun visor

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 12 May 2009 36,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air freshener hanging from sun visor

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2008 31,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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SH04 DWF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH04 DWF, 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 SH04 DWF registered?

SH04 DWF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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