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SJ04 CSM

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 CSM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,515 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,927 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

rear bumper and boot damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing central buckle (5.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

rear bumper and boot damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,120 miles

slight corrosion on front chassis sections

Fail 29 Jun 2016 43,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight corrosion on front chassis sections

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,894 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2015 42,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,961 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,477 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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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SJ04 CSM is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SJ04 CSM, 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 SJ04 CSM registered?

SJ04 CSM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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