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VN54 UAV

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UAV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,014 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 81,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 81,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,318 miles

management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,987 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,987 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,879 miles

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

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)

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

front wheel track may be out ?

Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

front wheel track may be out ?

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,567 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,567 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,917 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,917 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,775 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor damage to the windscreen

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 UAV is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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