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AY04 SWN

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,845 mi
Last recorded49,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SWN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,423 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,725 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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AY04 SWN is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY04 SWN, 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 AY04 SWN registered?

AY04 SWN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is AY04 SWN safe to buy?

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