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GJ04 FPN

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,381 mi
Last recorded64,381 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FPN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,381 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,254 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

small stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system front to rear in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floors + floors to inner sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner sills in several places

Fail 8 Mar 2014 58,254 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

small stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system front to rear in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floors + floors to inner sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner sills in several places

Fail 9 Mar 2013 53,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear exhaust system has minor leaks + slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear handbrake performance low but meeting legal requirement

offside rear wheel slightly binding

small stone chip in front windscreen

srs warning lamp permantly on

surface corroison too nearside + offside front floors too inner sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner sills

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear exhaust system has minor leaks + slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear handbrake performance low but meeting legal requirement

offside rear wheel slightly binding

small stone chip in front windscreen

srs warning lamp permantly on

surface corroison too nearside + offside front floors too inner sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner sills

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,610 miles

center + rear exhaust system minor leaks

handbrake lever slight travel

srs warning light staying on

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floors too inner sills + rear inner sills

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside rear trailing arm bushes slight movement + starting too perish

nearside rear footbrake performance low but meeting legal requirement

red air bag srs warning lamp permantly on

Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,467 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside rear trailing arm bushes slight movement + starting too perish

nearside rear footbrake performance low but meeting legal requirement

red air bag srs warning lamp permantly on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,628 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

red srs air bag warning lamp permantly on

Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,554 miles

all four tyres getting low + starting to perish.

minor leaks to center & rear exhaust system.

rear handbrake performance low + just making legal requirment.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,484 miles

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

handbrake lever slight travel

offside front wing mirror slightly insercure held on with gaffer tape

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,477 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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GJ04 FPN is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ04 FPN, 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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GJ04 FPN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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