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ST04 RXL

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 RXL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,478 miles

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

Fuel pipes have rust on surface

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Under body rusty

Welding work covered in under seal

Fail 9 Jan 2016 92,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipes have rust on surface

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Under body rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,543 miles

general corrosion,attn recommended

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,498 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion,attn recommended

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,435 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 61,429 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 53,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,064 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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ST04 RXL is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST04 RXL, 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 ST04 RXL registered?

ST04 RXL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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