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WD04 PXE

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 PXE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion started under vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2014 121,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion started under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Sep 2013 119,368 miles

Offside 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 drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 117,987 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,936 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,116 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 83,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,230 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,230 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,585 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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WD04 PXE is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WD04 PXE, 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 WD04 PXE registered?

WD04 PXE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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