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FV04 WNB

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,478 mi
Last recorded53,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WNB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,100 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

head gasket car over heated

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,891 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust rubber missing , exhaust still secure.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

srs light on

Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust rubber missing , exhaust still secure.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

srs light on

Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,200 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 37,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,413 miles

Nearside 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 WNB is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

FV04 WNB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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