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VN54 DWJ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DWJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 56,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,063 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges very close to legal limit

long handbrake travel

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,836 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,818 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,113 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 111,113 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

power steering fluid reservoir overfilled

rear screen wiper does not clear the screen effectively

suspect gear selecor shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 100,068 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,624 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 86,594 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VN54 DWJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN54 DWJ, 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 VN54 DWJ registered?

VN54 DWJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is VN54 DWJ safe to buy?

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