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SP04 VXV

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 VXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,478 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog light inop

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,478 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog light inop

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,264 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre splitting inner side wall

Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,264 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre splitting inner side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 72,826 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SP04 VXV is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP04 VXV, 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 SP04 VXV registered?

SP04 VXV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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