MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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condition of rear trailing arm bushes
condition on rear discs and pads
corrosion under vehicle and on brake pipes and flexi furrells and underseals under vehicle
corrosion under vehicle on floors and chassis rails
exhaust blow repaired borderline
plastic covers fitted too outer sills
welding covered with underseal inspection limited
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
condition of rear trailing arm bushes
condition on rear discs and pads
corrosion under vehicle and on brake pipes and flexi furrells and underseals under vehicle
corrosion under vehicle on floors and chassis rails
plastic covers fitted too outer sills
Corrosion under vehicle
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Underbody covered in underseal
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion under vehicle
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Underbody covered in underseal
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1n)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil misting on engine
rear anti-roll bar bushes perished
under body corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil misting on engine
rear anti-roll bar bushes perished
under body corrosion
oil residue on engine
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
oil residue on engine
both rear trailing arm bushes split no play borderline
corrosion under vehicle
underseal under vehicle inspection limited
front brake pads 80% worn
rear brake pads 80% worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake pads 80% worn
rear brake pads 80% worn
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advised offside and nearside fronttyres show wear on outside edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advised offside and nearside fronttyres show wear on outside edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s mirror glass loose
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV04 FZU is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 FV04 FZU, 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 FV04 FZU registered?
FV04 FZU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 May 2004.
Is FV04 FZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV04 FZU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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