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AX04 FVA

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 FVA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,970 miles

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,165 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,160 miles

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

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,135 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 FVA is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

Is AX04 FVA safe to buy?

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