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SV54 ZYN

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 ZYN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front and nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,400 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front and nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2018 113,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides(brake discs worn) (3.7.B.3)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules/coil springs and on some other components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Nearside front from joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,652 miles

Offside Rear Fuel line corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Fuel line corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,257 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 88,257 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,037 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

small cut to tyre sidewall o/s/f

Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,424 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front outer cv boots perished

slight corrosion to front brake disc edges

srs warning light on

Fail 21 Dec 2012 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front outer cv boots perished

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

offside rear park brake effort a bit low

slight corrosion to front brake disc edges

srs warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,543 miles

srs light iluminated on dash board

Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

SRS light iluminated on dashboard

front brake pads appear to be wearing at different rates form near side to off side

Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,017 miles

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

rear silencer front rubber damaged/exhaust catching

slight corrosion front discs

srs (airbag) warning light illuminated

Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front bumper in secure/loose

rear silencer front rubber damaged/exhaust catching

slight corrosion front discs

srs (airbag) warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,848 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber not fitted(on passenger seat) wipers smearing slightly srs light illuminated on dashboard display

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,691 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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SV54 ZYN is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SV54 ZYN, 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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SV54 ZYN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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