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SK54 ZTX

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 ZTX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,090 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Front brake back plate corroded.

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,086 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c v boot (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point. (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Front brake back plate corroded.

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside slight worn washer jet.

Offside Rear door handle loose.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,459 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 38,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,154 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,154 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,749 miles

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

n/s wiper torn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,749 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper torn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,851 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre danaged on sidewall

srs lamp on

Fail 22 Sep 2010 19,710 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door wont open outside

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,710 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r door wont open outside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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SK54 ZTX is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SK54 ZTX, 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 SK54 ZTX registered?

SK54 ZTX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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