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VN54 NHL

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,325 mi
Last recorded61,325 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 NHL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 61,325 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from nearside drive-shaft oil seal in gear-box

parking brake lever feels loose

Fail 23 May 2016 61,315 miles

Electrical wiring insecure from battery (1.9.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from nearside drive-shaft oil seal in gear-box

parking brake lever feels loose

Pass 22 May 2015 57,149 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 57,149 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,402 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,449 miles

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades torn

plastic over sills fitted

air bag warning light on

front n/o plate damaged

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2012 47,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

front n/o plate damaged

fuel tank starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades torn

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,564 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,111 miles

washers poor

Fail 13 Dec 2007 17,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

washers poor

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 NHL is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHL, 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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VN54 NHL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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