2004 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · KJ04 XWP
2004 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 67,135 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ04 XWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 67,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ04 XWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zs (KJ04 XWP) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KJ04 XWP Mileage History
- 25/01/202465,249 mi
- 23/01/202566,131 mi+882 mi
- 05/02/202566,135 mi+4 mi
- 23/01/202667,135 mi+1,000 mi
- 12/02/202667,135 mi
Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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