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FV04 FOT

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,895 mi
Last recorded75,895 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FOT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,827 miles

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

brake pipes fuel pipes, floor corroded

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2015 57,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes fuel pipes, floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,694 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,145 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside offside front and rear brake discs corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,100 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,494 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,823 miles

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

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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FV04 FOT is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV04 FOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 FOT registered?

FV04 FOT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 FOT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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