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VE54 NHV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NHV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,372 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,945 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Oct 2009 85,921 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 76,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,770 miles

Front 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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VE54 NHV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 NHV registered?

VE54 NHV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is VE54 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 NHV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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