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WK54 ZRF

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 ZRF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2017 106,959 miles

Battery insecure Clamp missing (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 102,574 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 102,574 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,643 miles

nearside front floor heavily corroded

offside front brake pads worn to minimum

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,643 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front floor heavily corroded

offside front brake pads worn to minimum

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,348 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 88,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,681 miles

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)

SRS light on indicating a fault, this could fail the next MOT due to new regulations coming in later this year

Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

SRS light on indicating a fault, this could fail the next MOT due to new regulations coming in later this year

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,124 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,177 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

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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WK54 ZRF is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WK54 ZRF, 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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WK54 ZRF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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