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GF04 DYV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 DYV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,276 miles

Offside Front abs ring broken abs light not illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,926 miles

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

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

offside front outer cv joint reluctor ring broken

Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front outer cv joint reluctor ring broken

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,301 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,301 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,990 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 61,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,903 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 56,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,166 miles

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

offside rear outside door handle assembly loose? suggest this is looked at beford it falls off or appart.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,078 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges.

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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GF04 DYV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF04 DYV, 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 GF04 DYV registered?

GF04 DYV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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