MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
both front chassis legs coroding
both sides outer sills coroding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SH04 FVT safe to buy?
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