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2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,324 mi
Last recorded72,324 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 MGU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LED bulb (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear tralling arm bushes both sides

flexi pipe damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,258 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise:- both rear brakes slightly binding.

advise:- nearside front chassis rusty by front floor

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise:-advise surface rust on n/s front floor.

advise:-both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,794 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,338 miles

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 18 Aug 2009 30,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,585 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)

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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V6 MGU is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V6 MGU, 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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V6 MGU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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