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CW04 FCF

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,229 mi
Last recorded154,229 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FCF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 154,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear corrosion offside and nearside suspension bushes

Fail 18 Nov 2016 154,227 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear corrosion offside and nearside suspension bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2015 142,165 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 130,975 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 124,261 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 11,876 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 111,615 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 100,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs very badly worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,363 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 94,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 77,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,055 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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CW04 FCF is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW04 FCF, 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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CW04 FCF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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