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VE54 NHX

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,846 mi
Last recorded109,846 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NHX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping past clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping past clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise from osf wheel area when driving

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,800 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,360 miles

Front floors and the ajacent chassis sections are starting to rust.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre has scubbed edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SRS (restraint) light is illuminated, this light is expected to enter the test in the near future.

Windcreen is lightly scored.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 70,360 miles

Front floors and the ajacent chassis sections are starting to rust.

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre has scubbed edge

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

SRS (restraint) light is illuminated, this light is expected to enter the test in the near future.

Windcreen is lightly scored.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,622 miles

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

o/s rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,387 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 NHX is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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