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AAJ 1

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,221 mi
Last recorded69,221 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAJ 1
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,024 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,003 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,862 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 54,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,854 miles

brake pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,836 miles

rear brake pads worn

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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AAJ 1 is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AAJ 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAJ 1 registered?

AAJ 1 is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is AAJ 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAJ 1 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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