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WV04 GRU

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,701 mi
Last recorded108,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 GRU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,701 miles

fuel tank has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,985 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 107,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,452 miles

Both headlamp lenes tarnished.

Front brakes low.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,449 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamp lenes tarnished.

Front brakes low.

Slight run-out in offside rear tyre and close to legal limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine and belly pan oily. Possible power steering fluid. Difficult to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,166 miles

Both head lights starting to mist

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Plastic belly pans and side skirts fitted

Rear brake disks slightly scored

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,473 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 43,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WV04 GRU is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV04 GRU, 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 WV04 GRU registered?

WV04 GRU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is WV04 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 GRU shows 12 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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