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VN04 URU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 URU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as slight splits on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2015 39,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre as slight splits on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 35,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner tread and split around tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,419 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,117 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread [205/50/16v]

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 11,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f wiper split on end

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 URU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 URU, 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 URU registered?

VN04 URU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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