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DE54 VRD

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

137,577 mi
Last recorded137,577 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VRD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow exhaust flexy and at exh bbox joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps slightly opaque pattern still visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40-17 tyre size (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak o/s of engine? ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,741 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow exhaust flexy and at exh bbox joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps slightly opaque pattern still visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40-17 tyre size (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak o/s of engine? ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin f pads low both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

headlamp opaque pattern still visible both sides

Fail 16 Nov 2016 116,776 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh centre box input pipe split at entrance to box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin f pads low both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

headlamp opaque pattern still visible both sides

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,255 miles

front and rear bumpers edges loose

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread small crack on plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,255 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread small crack on plate (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear bumpers edges loose

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,530 miles

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

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

advise exh bbox corroded also kerbing rib on tyre small cuts various

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,530 miles

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

advise exh bbox corroded also kerbing rib on tyre small cuts various

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,459 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 66,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates

water leak between cylinder head & block

the battery is the wrong size for the vehicle & terminals are touching the bonnet when closed

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates

water leak between cylinder head & block

the battery is the wrong size for the vehicle & terminals are touching the bonnet when closed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,059 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,252 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 19,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,842 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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DE54 VRD is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DE54 VRD, 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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DE54 VRD is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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