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VE54 GXH

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GXH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 82,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 82,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,147 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 81,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,035 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,395 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 75,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need to be cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need to be cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 73,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,356 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and heatshield loose (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all four tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 60,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,110 miles

offside front wiper blade split on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,362 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,799 miles

Advise sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,603 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,664 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,544 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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VE54 GXH is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE54 GXH, 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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VE54 GXH is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 12 December 2004.

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