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VN04 KXB

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 94,524 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Joint Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light Corrosion to Front Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,524 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Joint Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light Corrosion to Front Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 75,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 75,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,949 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,216 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has slight kerb damage

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has slight kerb damage

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,193 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,335 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,745 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing chord

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing chord

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing chord

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,771 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 22,728 miles

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

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

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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VN04 KXB is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXB, 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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VN04 KXB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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