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FP54 AVT

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AVT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,662 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 64,662 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,789 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,789 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,612 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,844 miles

Age cracks to Both front tyre inner sidewalls

Centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,844 miles

Age cracks to Both front tyre inner sidewalls

Centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,308 miles

Both front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Small cuts to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,308 miles

Both front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Oil leak

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Small cuts to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,679 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2009 25,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,879 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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FP54 AVT is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP54 AVT, 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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FP54 AVT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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