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FV04 FZU

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,711 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,193 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,183 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,772 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,594 miles

oil residue on engine

Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,567 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split no play borderline

corrosion under vehicle

underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 1 May 2014 59,530 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 1 May 2014 59,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,121 miles

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

advised offside and nearside fronttyres show wear on outside edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,574 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 20,574 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,314 miles

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.

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 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.

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