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SW04 DND

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 DND
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,368 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,744 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,216 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,959 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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SW04 DND is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW04 DND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW04 DND registered?

SW04 DND is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is SW04 DND safe to buy?

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