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X20 PRN

2004 MG ZS

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 PRN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,186 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,893 miles

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

o/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 63,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,322 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 44,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,079 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,782 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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X20 PRN is a 2004 MG ZS in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X20 PRN, 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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X20 PRN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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