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ST54 DGV

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 DGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,095 miles

child seats fitted nearside & offside rear

Fail 19 Aug 2015 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted nearside & offside rear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,791 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear inner edge worn + nail

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn and flat

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

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

Run flat tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,686 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,698 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,491 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,351 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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ST54 DGV is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ST54 DGV, 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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ST54 DGV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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