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VN04 KXR

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KXR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

all tyre valves perished

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,634 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

all tyre valves perished

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

fuel filter neck corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

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

fuel filter neck corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,544 miles

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

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

o/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,585 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,379 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in tread.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 42,379 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs deteriated.

n/s/f tyre cut in tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,521 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2007 23,061 miles

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

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 KXR is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN04 KXR, 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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What year was VN04 KXR registered?

VN04 KXR is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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