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WJ04 TXU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 TXU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,360 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 103,243 miles

Emissions not tested No record of cam belt replacement (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,340 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,979 miles

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres have small cuts in the sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,144 miles

As previous

Fail 26 Mar 2007 19,144 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/s door mirror glass loose

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

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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WJ04 TXU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WJ04 TXU, 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 WJ04 TXU registered?

WJ04 TXU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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