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CN04 VFL

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,450 mi
Last recorded267,450 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 VFL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 267,450 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 267,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated bolt likely to cause misreading of letter (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 246,156 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 246,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has small cuts in bald areas. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner section of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has small cuts in worn areas (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 224,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 224,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 205,526 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 183,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 183,204 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 163,402 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 163,234 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 147,975 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,717 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 128,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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CN04 VFL is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN04 VFL, 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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CN04 VFL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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