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SV04 ZFZ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 ZFZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,756 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 84,707 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,994 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,668 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,612 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,840 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,217 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,118 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,866 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 ZFZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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