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VN04 USY

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,562 mi
Last recorded95,562 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,562 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side rear handbrake efforts are poor in operation

Fail 1 Aug 2018 95,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

both side rear handbrake efforts are poor in operation

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brakepipe into securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,567 miles

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

all tyres worn to 3.0mm

different ratio tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,645 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,036 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,254 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,560 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 20,088 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,150 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE TREAD CRACKING UP

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 USY is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

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

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