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SJ04 XYN

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XYN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,865 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,828 miles

both rear inner sills corroding

exstensive underbody surface corrosion to floors and chassie

front and rear suspension conponants corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,816 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroding

exstensive underbody surface corrosion to floors and chassie

front and rear suspension conponants corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,033 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 36,855 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 36,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,844 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,153 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 13,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front side repeaters starting to fade

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing

very slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,287 miles

offside and nearside front side repeaters starting to fade

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing

very slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

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 XYN is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

SJ04 XYN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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