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AX04 FTY

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,099 mi
Last recorded25,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 25,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,762 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 24,761 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 23,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 22,904 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 9,689 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 FTY 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 89.5%.

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 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 AX04 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

Is AX04 FTY safe to buy?

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