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DG04 VCA

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VCA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 90,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,468 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 71,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,806 miles

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

all four wheels have flat spots

Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all four wheels have flat spots

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 41,634 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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DG04 VCA is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG04 VCA, 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 DG04 VCA registered?

DG04 VCA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is DG04 VCA safe to buy?

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