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AX04 HGE

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 100,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 98,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dry in places

Pass 30 May 2017 95,115 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 95,058 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2016 91,021 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 85,302 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 85,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,030 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 74,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 62,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 56,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,844 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 HGE is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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