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SH04 DWX

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 DWX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,297 miles

Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal

Car Undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,105 miles

Front Components corroded

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

Rear Components corroded

Under-side of vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front outer c.v. gaiter clip broken

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front outer c.v. gaiter clip broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,291 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,735 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has nail intread + wall

wiper blades in poor condition

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 DWX is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH04 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

SH04 DWX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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