2004 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · RJ54 URN
2004 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 19,761 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ54 URN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2023
- 19,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 URN 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 (RJ54 URN) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RJ54 URN Mileage History
- 22/04/202219,617 mi
- 28/04/202319,761 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 142 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: Average
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The Variable Intake System (VIS) motors on the 2.5 V6 fail, leaving the butterfly valves stuck in one position.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.6/1.8 Petrol)Serious
The 1.6 and 1.8 K-Series petrol engines are prone to head gasket failure, especially if the cooling system has been neglected. Blown head gaskets are a well-known fault on this platform.
- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
The front suspension bushes wear prematurely, leading to vague steering, knocking noises over bumps, and uneven tyre wear. This is a common MOT failure point.
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