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AX04 FTP

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 FTP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 80,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres have cracks on sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,566 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,054 miles

N/S/F wiper split on ends

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 68,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F wiper split on ends

O/S/R tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 54,561 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,570 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,568 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,279 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,190 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 17,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns front tyre tread cut

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

windscreen scratched zone A & B not obscuring vison

Fail 14 Oct 2010 17,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns front tyre tread cut

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

windscreen scratched zone A & B not obscuring vison

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,591 miles

front bumper damaged/loose

front tyres getting low 2.5/3.0mm

windscreen scratched zone A & B

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,146 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 10,160 miles

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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AX04 FTP is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX04 FTP, 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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What year was AX04 FTP registered?

AX04 FTP is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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