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SL04 FZW

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,244 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.2mm on inner edges

both rear trailing arms rear bushes starting to show signs of deterioration

front brake discs showing signs of deterioration on surfaces

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.2mm on inner edges

both rear trailing arms rear bushes starting to show signs of detweioration

front brake discs showing signs of deterioration on surfaces

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,454 miles

srs warning lamp staying on

Fail 8 Aug 2012 55,454 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs warning lamp staying on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,420 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,909 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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SL04 FZW is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL04 FZW, 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 SL04 FZW registered?

SL04 FZW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is SL04 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 FZW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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