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SV04 ZGY

2004 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,053 mi
Last recorded95,053 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 ZGY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 94,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floors, both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,598 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floors, both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,158 miles

Cooling Radiator poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 87,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Cooling Radiator poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,213 miles

both front floors rusty

both trailing arm bushes weak

engine revs very high

front pads close to limit

ns mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,211 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floors rusty

both trailing arm bushes weak

engine revs very high

front pads close to limit

ns mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,641 miles

corrosion to both sides front floor areas

slight bind on both sides front brakes

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 23 Jan 2016 77,531 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion to both sides front floor areas

slight bind on both sides front brakes

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,378 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,677 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,699 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,864 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 ZGY is a 2004 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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