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VO54 MHJ

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,451 mi
Last recorded84,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 MHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 84,451 miles

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 1 Apr 2019 79,741 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 57,700 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre split and cracked on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2013 57,581 miles

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

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre split and cracked on inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,303 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 50,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2011 46,336 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,683 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,491 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
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VO54 MHJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO54 MHJ, 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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VO54 MHJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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