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AK54 AAF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 AAF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 144,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated no play

sill covers fitted

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

bonnet edges sticking out

exhaust noisey

fuel pipes and filler corroded

horn button relocated

underbody corroded

Offside Front upper control arm castle nut locking pin not present

Fail 19 Feb 2019 132,417 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

bonnet edges sticking out

exhaust noisey

fuel pipes and filler corroded

horn button relocated

underbody corroded

Offside Front upper control arm castle nut locking pin not present

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 114,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 113,061 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 110,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 90,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,427 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK54 AAF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 AAF, 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.

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AK54 AAF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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