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VE54 PTX

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,178 mi
Last recorded52,178 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 PTX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 52,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 45,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,181 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,114 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,286 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 33,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

rear wiper is perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 22,578 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,320 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 PTX is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PTX, 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

How do I check the history of VE54 PTX?

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What year was VE54 PTX registered?

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

Is VE54 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 PTX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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