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AX04 FXM

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 FXM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 119,365 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f door handle loose,but still useable

Pass 4 May 2016 113,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 113,984 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt missing from the exhaust manifold, leaking gasses too

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 106,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,929 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,929 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,233 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,767 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 61,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,787 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 FXM is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

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

Is AX04 FXM safe to buy?

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