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VK04 TWJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 TWJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,334 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 99,334 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking of the engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,561 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak around the turbo

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 84,799 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 83,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,505 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,130 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,130 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 69,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,171 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,670 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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VK04 TWJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK04 TWJ, 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 VK04 TWJ registered?

VK04 TWJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VK04 TWJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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