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VE54 UMA

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,903 mi
Last recorded174,903 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UMA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 174,903 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 167,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 167,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 159,654 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 159,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,374 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 105,374 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,289 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 92,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,421 miles

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

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

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 UMA is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE54 UMA, 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 UMA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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