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VN04 HPA

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,558 mi
Last recorded46,558 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 HPA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 46,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,505 miles

NSF floor corroded heavily

handbrake application uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,145 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 20,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,299 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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VN04 HPA is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN04 HPA, 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 VN04 HPA registered?

VN04 HPA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is VN04 HPA safe to buy?

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