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AV04 NVN

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 NVN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,772 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,771 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,763 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 77,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system and mountings slightly corroded

n/s front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 May 2015 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system and mountings slightly corroded

n/s front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,030 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,818 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,834 miles

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

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

airbag light on

appears to have been stood

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,253 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,253 miles

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

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

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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AV04 NVN is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AV04 NVN, 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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AV04 NVN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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