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AX04 HGC

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HGC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,734 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in corner of screen

rear tyres worn low inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 107,734 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

crack in corner of screen

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,062 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 100,058 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,308 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,483 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 HGC is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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