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VA04 EWJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EWJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,887 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,575 miles

N/S/R outer door handle loose

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,448 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 26 Jul 2010 34,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,435 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

N/S wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 22,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 16,886 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 EWJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

VA04 EWJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is VA04 EWJ safe to buy?

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