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WG54 DFC

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,646 mi
Last recorded102,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DFC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,646 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

stone chips outside zone a

surface corrosion to various underside areas

Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,646 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

stone chips outside zone a

surface corrosion to various underside areas

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,178 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in windscreen

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 84,182 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,337 miles

both front brake disc worn

both headlights poor pattern

Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,337 miles

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

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)

both front brake disc worn

both headlights poor pattern

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,912 miles

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

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

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,342 miles

srs light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,710 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,220 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST & REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

SURFACE RUST FRONT & REAR DISC

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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WG54 DFC is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG54 DFC, 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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WG54 DFC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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