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AV04 VKA

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,441 mi
Last recorded68,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VKA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 59,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,898 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 33,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

minor damage nearside front tyre side wall

offside rear tyre uneaven tread wear

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,686 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,634 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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AV04 VKA 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 66.7%.

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 AV04 VKA, 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 AV04 VKA registered?

AV04 VKA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AV04 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 VKA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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