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VA04 EBG

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EBG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2019 126,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,505 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/jack point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/jack point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 68,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,094 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,992 miles

both front brake discs are worn

both rear brake discs are worn

engine light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,759 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

srs light on

Pass 13 May 2010 36,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,743 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,353 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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VA04 EBG is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA04 EBG, 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 VA04 EBG registered?

VA04 EBG is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is VA04 EBG safe to buy?

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