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SW04 EBX

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,529 mi
Last recorded88,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 EBX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,529 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel tank and filler pipes corroded

o/s and n/s sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,131 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,128 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,262 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 44,262 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,763 miles

BONNET DAMAGED.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AT L/H SIDE.

FRONT TYRES WEARING AT INNER EDGES.

L/H HEADLIGHT JUST ON AIM LIMITS(NO FURTHER ADJUSTMENT MAY REQUIRE NEW LAMP!).

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,485 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,475 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,669 miles

power steering pump slight leak, and belt getting worn

radiator getting corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 21,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,177 miles

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

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

radiator badly corroded

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 EBX is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EBX, 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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What year was SW04 EBX registered?

SW04 EBX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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