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ST04 HNL

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,557 mi
Last recorded116,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 HNL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,557 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 116,557 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 95,563 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 95,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 15 May 2013 86,044 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 15 May 2013 86,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 May 2012 77,341 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 May 2012 77,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

eml light on

Pass 18 May 2011 69,021 miles

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

mil light on

nearside outer cv boot broken

Fail 18 May 2011 69,021 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

mil light on

nearside outer cv boot broken

Pass 19 May 2010 60,577 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,576 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 52,433 miles

Fuel filler neck rusting at cap seal

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Unable to see level of wear of rear inner brake pads

Pass 22 May 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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ST04 HNL is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc 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 ST04 HNL, 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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ST04 HNL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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