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WN04 XOU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XOU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,886 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,179 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,902 miles

front outer cv gaiters perishing

nearside front tyre slight buckle

rear pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front outer cv gaiters perishing

nearside front tyre slight buckle

rear pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,829 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads low

nearside front wheel & tyre damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2008 61,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads low

nearside front wheel & tyre damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2007 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WN04 XOU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WN04 XOU, 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 WN04 XOU registered?

WN04 XOU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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