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SH04 FVT

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 FVT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 118,915 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s front bumper rubbing on tyre (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front /rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,364 miles

both front chassis legs coroding

both sides outer sills coroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,884 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 107,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 107,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 83,920 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 83,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 65,982 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2012 65,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,996 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,027 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 28,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SH04 FVT is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SH04 FVT, 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 SH04 FVT registered?

SH04 FVT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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