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AX04 HHZ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,329 mi
Last recorded83,329 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,329 miles

drivers door handle is loose

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside front outer door sill is showing signs of corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside repeater is fading

rear axle bushes are cracking

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2026 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drivers door handle is loose

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside front outer door sill is showing signs of corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside repeater is fading

rear axle bushes are cracking

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,278 miles

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2025 78,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,946 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2024 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,269 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2021 50,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,921 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,145 miles

rear exhauste rubbers split

Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhauste rubbers split

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,202 miles

Slight exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 35,210 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,910 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brakes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,563 miles

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,017 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,004 miles

heater tap leaking and coolant level low

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,005 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 HHZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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