2004 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · OU54 XWZ
2004 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 120,040 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU54 XWZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 120,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU54 XWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zs (OU54 XWZ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OU54 XWZ Mileage History
- 15/09/2022120,034 mi
- 16/09/2022120,040 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,161 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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