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SJ54 OVK

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,539 mi
Last recorded94,539 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OVK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,539 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 12 Sep 2013 94,539 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,391 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORPANS/CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

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

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

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

SRS LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Fail 18 Jul 2012 83,391 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORPANS/CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

SRS LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,935 miles

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

Oil leak

damage n/s/r

slight corrosion o/s/f floor

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

damage n/s/r

slight corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver front brake pads low.

driverside front brake,slight bind.

slight leak of grease from driver front outer cv joint gaitor.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter Damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Quarter Damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,053 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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SJ54 OVK is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ54 OVK, 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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SJ54 OVK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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