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VX54 WYU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,228 mi
Last recorded169,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 169,228 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 169,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 165,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight movement

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 150,897 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven 86% (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,700 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,697 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,301 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,145 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,221 miles

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

cut to off side front tyre outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,690 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 WYU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WYU, 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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VX54 WYU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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