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SY04 VGK

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 VGK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/outrigger fibreglass/bodyfiller (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smell of petrol underside, no leak detected at time of test

underside of vehicle covered up with underseal, difficult to check condition

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,177 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,838 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres are low on the inner edges of tread

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,744 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,329 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to underside front

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,547 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,316 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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SY04 VGK is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY04 VGK, 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 SY04 VGK registered?

SY04 VGK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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