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SY04 WMP

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 WMP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,607 miles

eml light on

engine misfiring

Pass 3 Nov 2012 98,318 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 98,318 miles

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

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2011 91,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,881 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,881 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake tight

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

rear brake pipe not correctly routed but still securer but advise to be fitted correctly

starter motor noisy

underneath corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 80,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

front inner brake pad may be low

handbrake tight

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

starter motor noisy

underneath corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,820 miles

** strong advise** o/s/front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi corroded

**strong advise** n/s/ front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,483 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 61,483 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,937 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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SY04 WMP is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue 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 SY04 WMP, 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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SY04 WMP is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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