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VX54 HDF

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,665 mi
Last recorded74,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 HDF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,665 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,888 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2013 49,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,914 miles

front reg plate poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,990 miles

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

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

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

all vehicle brake discs poor due to corrosion

front reg plate poor

vehicle over heating [by gauge]

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,752 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 24,749 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,976 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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VX54 HDF is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX54 HDF, 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 VX54 HDF registered?

VX54 HDF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is VX54 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 HDF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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