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SJ04 XZB

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,317 mi
Last recorded33,317 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,317 miles

front floor sections corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2024 30,838 miles

both front floor sections corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,072 miles

front floor to sill sections corroded both sides

Fail 27 Feb 2023 29,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed age related splitting tyre twenty years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed age related splitting around sidewall tyre twenty years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed age splitting around sidewall tyre twenty years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front floor to sill sections corroded both sides

Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,387 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 27,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 26,661 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,987 miles

Offside offside nearside front floor corosion

Fail 9 Jun 2017 23,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside offside nearside front floor corosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,653 miles

corrosion front floor sections

some corrosion front and rear lower suspension arms

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,506 miles

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

corrosion both front floor sections

some corrosion front and rear lower suspension arms

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 29 May 2014 22,849 miles

corrosion front and rear lower suspension arms

Pass 24 May 2013 21,849 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 21,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

centre silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 20,810 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 20,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,149 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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SJ04 XZB is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SJ04 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

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

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