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VU54 XCC

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,281 mi
Last recorded142,281 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XCC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,281 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 141,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,112 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 137,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 130,363 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 123,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 122,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 117,538 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 117,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 106,061 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 106,027 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 89,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs corroded

oil leak at oil filter area

Pass 6 May 2010 74,926 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 60,004 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 May 2008 45,075 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,937 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 41,918 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VU54 XCC is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VU54 XCC, 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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VU54 XCC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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