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MG ZS

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V5 VCAMOT history

V5 VCA is a grey petrol MG ZS first used on 27 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2022
Mileage
74,507 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V5 VCA was last recorded at 74,507 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 1,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2008: 24,540 miles, lower than 174,885 miles on 23 Mar 2007.
  • 28 Sept 2021: 73,290 miles, lower than 73,912 miles on 17 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,290 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,217 miles
Average per year
3,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,507 miles
  • 2021 – 73,290 miles
  • 2020 – 73,053 miles
  • 2019 – 72,097 miles
  • 2018 – 70,803 miles
  • 2017 – 70,003 miles
  • 2016 – 68,900 miles
  • 2015 – 66,279 miles
  • 2014 – 62,956 miles
  • 2013 – 55,742 miles
  • 2012 – 49,461 miles
  • 2011 – 43,232 miles
  • 2010 – 36,532 miles
  • 2009 – 30,406 miles
  • 2008 – 24,540 miles
  • 2007 – 174,885 miles
  • 2006 – 15,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,507 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside off and floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front outrigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front outrigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,507 miles (+1,217)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    803109175248
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,290 miles (-622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    113426404038
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside off and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,912 miles (+859)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    996090499593
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside off and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,053 miles (+956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    339297351451
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places on under side of car
    • AdvisoryUnable to check both outer sills as plastic sill covers

  5. Pass72,097 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,097 miles
    Test number
    410435591495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged and taped up

  6. Pass70,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    605274739777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,793 miles (+790)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    785304886728
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,003 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,003 miles
    Test number
    730377104756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,900 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    973803767512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail68,890 miles (+2,611)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,890 miles
    Test number
    632339633945
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,279 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    913593891219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,956 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    248054254200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,284 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,284 miles
    Test number
    597622674035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,742 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    449237383010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,461 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,461 miles
    Test number
    446556382041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,232 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    536223481022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,532 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    330142780017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,406 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    473616789089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,540 miles
    Test number
    480139588020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,540 miles (-150,345)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,540 miles
    Test number
    413047388077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass174,885 miles (+159,793)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    174,885 miles
    Test number
    740132387001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,092 miles
    Test number
    920413286298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VCA

Does V5 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 VCA expired on 27 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 VCA?
The MOT on V5 VCA expired on 27 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 VCA done?
V5 VCA was recorded at 74,507 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 3,722 miles a year.
Has V5 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VCA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 VCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 VCA find?
V5 VCA failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; front service brake excessively binding both sides; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, and 5 more.

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