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AX04 FWK

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,992 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siill section to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear crash can has hole in side

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock Absorbers Corroded O/S/F & O/S/R

Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 105,926 miles

Brake performance not tested Unsafe To Undertake Due To OSR Tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low OS & NS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock Absorbers Corroded O/S/F & O/S/R

Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in wind screen

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,922 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft Oil Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,922 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft Oil Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of side wall not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2019 93,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of side wall not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pas - slight weep from rack / steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamps - aim on lower limits

floor undersealed

n/s/r door handle difficult to open from outside, working at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,704 miles

Oil leak ()

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 85,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section next to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 81,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight underbody corrosion around front jacking points

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,278 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 69,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,316 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 54,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 46,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,617 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,079 miles

eml light on,slight smeer to wipers,slight bind to both front brakes,rear brake discs corroded,small cuts in rear tyres,front discs worn

power steering fluid level low

Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

eml light on,slight smeer to wipers,slight bind to both front brakes,rear brake discs corroded,small cuts in rear tyres,front discs worn

power steering fluid level low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,648 miles

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

tracking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,473 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)

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 FWK is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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