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AX04 HGZ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,422 mi
Last recorded121,422 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HGZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 121,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 119,119 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2021 119,116 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,956 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 39,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,160 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 HGZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

AX04 HGZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AX04 HGZ safe to buy?

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