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SJ04 XZW

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,269 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION/ BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

HAND BRAKE HIGH

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 30 Oct 2018 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,224 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,014 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,927 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,185 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,117 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 XZW is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XZW, 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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SJ04 XZW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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