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RJ54 VLO

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VLO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 141,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,495 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 137,495 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,054 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 137,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low nand bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,962 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Bad corrosion within 130mm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 122,323 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI PIPE DETERIORATED

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR TO WEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre as had puncture repair (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre as had puncture repair (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,523 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder

osr brake noisey advice a brake check

vehcile fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,776 miles

2 childs seats fitted in rear

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,121 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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RJ54 VLO is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ54 VLO, 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 RJ54 VLO registered?

RJ54 VLO is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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