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V5 VCA

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,507 mi
Last recorded74,507 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 VCA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 74,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,290 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside off and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,912 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside off and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,053 miles

corrosion in various places on under side of car

unable to check both outer sills as plastic sill covers

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,097 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged and taped up

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,803 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,793 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,900 miles

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 68,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,540 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 174,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,092 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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V5 VCA is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V5 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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V5 VCA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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