MG ZS
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,497 cc
V6 MGUMOT history
V6 MGU is a black petrol MG ZS first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,324 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 72,324 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 MGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- ZS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V6 MGU was last recorded at 72,324 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,515 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,809 miles
- Average per year
- 2,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,324 miles
- 2025 – 68,515 miles
- 2023 – 67,677 miles
- 2022 – 67,138 miles
- 2021 – 66,148 miles
- 2020 – 64,901 miles
- 2019 – 63,217 miles
- 2018 – 61,392 miles
- 2017 – 58,448 miles
- 2016 – 52,258 miles
- 2015 – 48,205 miles
- 2014 – 46,030 miles
- 2013 – 43,010 miles
- 2012 – 38,794 miles
- 2011 – 35,324 miles
- 2010 – 32,338 miles
- 2009 – 30,077 miles
- 2008 – 28,061 miles
- 2007 – 25,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail72,324 miles
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LED bulb (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear tralling arm bushes both sides
- AdvisoryFlexi pipe damaged
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail72,324 miles (+3,809)8 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,324 miles
- Test number
- 352496180305
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LED bulb (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear tralling arm bushes both sides
- AdvisoryFlexi pipe damaged
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass68,515 miles (+838)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 68,515 miles
- Test number
- 842744352913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,677 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,677 miles
- Test number
- 519439639845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,138 miles (+990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 67,138 miles
- Test number
- 839563990431
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass66,148 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 66,148 miles
- Test number
- 196615745835
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass64,901 miles (+1,684)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,901 miles
- Test number
- 352519640566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,217 miles (+1,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,217 miles
- Test number
- 986858472777
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisey
Pass61,392 miles (+2,944)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 61,392 miles
- Test number
- 162443452818
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,448 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,448 miles
- Test number
- 160791164021
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass52,258 miles (+4,053)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,258 miles
- Test number
- 704818544393
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAdvise:- both rear brakes slightly binding.
- AdvisoryAdvise:- nearside front chassis rusty by front floor
Pass48,205 miles (+2,175)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 48,205 miles
- Test number
- 939319115274
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAdvise:-advise surface rust on n/s front floor.
- NoteAdvise:-both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Pass46,030 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 46,030 miles
- Test number
- 108501434222
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass43,010 miles (+4,216)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 43,010 miles
- Test number
- 325280943480
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass38,794 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 38,794 miles
- Test number
- 295784632200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,324 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,324 miles
- Test number
- 305790831493
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass35,324 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,324 miles
- Test number
- 605000331257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,338 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,338 miles
- Test number
- 864598830281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,077 miles (+2,016)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,077 miles
- Test number
- 393040239432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,061 miles (+2,476)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,061 miles
- Test number
- 974233438258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,585 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,585 miles
- Test number
- 490911027254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V6 MGU
- Does V6 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V6 MGU expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V6 MGU?
- The MOT on V6 MGU expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V6 MGU done?
- V6 MGU was recorded at 72,324 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
- Has V6 MGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 MGU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V6 MGU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V6 MGU find?
- V6 MGU failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, and 18 more.
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