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V12 PWA

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 PWA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,076 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 146,928 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,772 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp starting cloud only just got beam inmage

Pass 5 Jul 2023 142,873 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 142,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch -also near seat belt mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 141,238 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 141,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 139,034 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under side pf vehicle covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 138,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under side pf vehicle covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 137,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door handle loose

Fail 2 Jul 2020 137,167 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door handle loose

Pass 20 Jun 2019 133,678 miles

Central Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,997 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,498 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,063 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 32,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,210 miles

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

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

Offside 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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V12 PWA is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V12 PWA, 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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V12 PWA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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