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A18 FMK

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FMK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 57,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear passenger doors only open from inside vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2011 45,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear passenger doors only open from inside vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2010 38,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear door handles faulty

Fail 5 Dec 2010 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear door handles faulty

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,108 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 32,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,175 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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A18 FMK is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 FMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 FMK registered?

A18 FMK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is A18 FMK safe to buy?

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