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CW04 FCZ

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,392 mi
Last recorded104,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FCZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,392 miles

Centre exhaust mounting incorrectly fitted.

engine leaking oil.

Fail 28 May 2016 104,392 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting incorrectly fitted.

engine leaking oil.

Pass 27 May 2015 88,982 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

none standard fuel tank fixings used to retain tank to underbody

near side front tyre bald on inner edge . replace tyre in very near future

Pass 2 May 2014 83,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2013 79,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 75,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 71,521 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 67,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 36,115 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge. †brake servo action a little poor. †slight damage to offside front rim

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 FCZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCZ, 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 FCZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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