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VA04 EGZ

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EGZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,359 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has scrubbed sidewalls

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,242 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has scrubbed sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,499 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 110,448 miles

Front tyres need air

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,728 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,180 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,118 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,012 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 EGZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

VA04 EGZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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