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SV04 TVW

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 TVW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 94,691 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2020 93,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear non standard caliper bolt

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing in groves/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre light perishing in groves

Oil leak top of engine ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 67,141 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides poor (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing in groves/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre light perishing in groves

Oil leak top of engine ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

off & nearside rear trailing arm front bushes perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 50,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

off & nearside rear trailing arm front bushes perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 47,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,380 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,421 miles

both rear suspension arns bushes perishing

offside rear tyre edges wearing 205/45zr17 88w

srs light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,488 miles

both front tyres edgeswearing 205/45zr17 88w

offside rear tyre edge wearing

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,488 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres edgeswearing 205/45zr17 88w

offside rear tyre edge wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,305 miles

offside handbrake performance slightly poor

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,562 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 20,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,774 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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SV04 TVW is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SV04 TVW, 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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SV04 TVW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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