CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO04 NVV

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 NVV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

clutch slave cylinder damp and possibly leaking slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2019 83,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

clutch slave cylinder damp and possibly leaking slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,395 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight bind offside rear brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,616 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 66,610 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 50,475 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut

Fail 17 May 2010 47,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 47,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,672 miles

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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO04 NVV is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO04 NVV, 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

How do I check the history of VO04 NVV?

You can check the full history of VO04 NVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO04 NVV registered?

VO04 NVV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is VO04 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO04 NVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO04 NVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO04 NVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.