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VU04 ZYS

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 74,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake significantly lower effort

Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 68,214 miles

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

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,741 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,345 miles

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

Oil leak

slight split nearside windscreen wiper

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,331 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,919 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 32,827 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 27,395 miles

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)

Oil leak

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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VU04 ZYS is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU04 ZYS, 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

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What year was VU04 ZYS registered?

VU04 ZYS is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 ZYS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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