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FV04 NWY

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NWY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,465 miles

advise condition of offside rear corner bumper

advise nearside front cv boot cracking

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

advise offside front brake pads wearing low

advise offside front cv boot just starting to crack

advise offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise operation of outter nearside front washer jet

advise play to nearside front wheel bearing

advise power staeering belt splitting

advise slight binding to to nearside front brake on road test

strong advise to condition of exhaust back box

Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise condition of offside rear corner bumper

advise nearside front cv boot cracking

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

advise offside front brake pads wearing low

advise offside front cv boot just starting to crack

advise offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise operation of outter nearside front washer jet

advise play to nearside front wheel bearing

advise power staeering belt splitting

advise slight binding to to nearside front brake on road test

strong advise to condition of exhaust back box

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,694 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 85,752 miles

osf wheel rim slight damage

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering rack slight play/wear

Fail 11 May 2010 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

osf wheel rim slight damage

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering rack slight play/wear

Pass 18 May 2009 70,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,229 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 53,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 37,488 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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FV04 NWY is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

FV04 NWY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 NWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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