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FY04 GWC

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,839 mi
Last recorded65,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GWC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,839 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Deterioration some bushes

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,836 miles

Oil leak

around jacking points have excessive surface corrosion ok with a cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2015 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

around jacking points have excessive surface corrosion ok with a cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,464 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,457 miles

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

slight blow in exhaust

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 47,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow in exhaust

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,453 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)

air bag warning light not working

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

nearside front A.B.S ring broken

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 36,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,003 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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FY04 GWC is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY04 GWC, 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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FY04 GWC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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