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VO54 MJY

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 MJY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,124 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from behind the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has surface rust in places , inner sills , front jacking points , floor area , spring hangers , advise wax oil

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshners ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear lights have product on lense.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 91,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshners ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear lights have product on lense.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,539 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output os,ns (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns axle main (2.4.G.2)

advise limited inspection due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Mar 2017 64,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim/iamge (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output os,ns (1.1.A.3d)

advise limited inspection due to plastic covers

engine warning light faults

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,869 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns chassie (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 60,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns chassie (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,300 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 58,300 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,460 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,458 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light illuminated

o/s front tyre outer sidewall splitting

Fail 24 Nov 2012 48,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light illuminated

o/s front tyre outer sidewall splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2011 45,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,472 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 MJY is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO54 MJY, 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 MJY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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